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Mary Margaret “Maggie” Simmons, 88, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at St. Thomas Riverpark. She was born in Tazewell, TN.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Carmack “Mack” Simmonns of McMinnville; son and daughter-in-law, Lonnie and Sharon Simmons of McMinnville. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Maggie was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Runions and Verdie Brooks Runions, her stepmother, Myrtle Runions, brothers, Earnie and Ray Runions, 3 foster sisters, Evelyn, Mabel and Francis and by Amelia Cook who raised her.
A member of the Bethel Hill Baptist church, she was a retired bookkeeper and worked for H&R Block. She enjoyed cooking and canning vegetables.
Graveside services will be 3:30 PM Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Parker Hill cemetery with Bro. Tommy Lusk officiating. Visitation with her family will be Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodbury Funeral Home to help her family with funeral expenses.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311. To leave condolences and memories for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
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