Marjorie Simmons, 83, of Omega died Thursday, August 9, 2007, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2007, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals. Rev. Jimmie Odum will officiate with burial to follow in Omega Cemetery. Cousins will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 10, 2007, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals.
Ms. Simmons was born on January 14, 1924 in Tift County and was the daughter of Elon W. Simmons and Berta Hardy Simmons, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. She taught school for 52 years in Omega and Atlanta and was a member of Omega Baptist Church.