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Beatrice W. "Bea" Simmons

Passed 8/16/2009

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Obituary For Beatrice W. "Bea" Simmons

Beatrice W. “Bea” Simmons, 86, of Bloomingdale, Ohio died Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Trinity West.  She was born in Short Creek, Ohio (Harrison Co.) on October 20, 1922 the daughter of the late William T. and Leota Smyth Watson.  Preceded in death by one brother John Watson and a sister Lois Lightner.She was a member of Bloomingdale UM Church where she held numerous offices and served as a Sunday school teacher; Unionport Chapter of the Eastern Star #360; Unionport Auxiliary #45; Wayne Twp. Senior Citizens and Wayne Twp. Board of Elections for over 35 years; Graduate of Scio High School class of 1939.Survived by her husband Ralph O. Simmons and a son William Lee (Pamela) Simmons both of Bloomingdale; sister Alice Moore of Scio; grandson Clint Trushel of Wintersville; granddaughter Heather Miller of Ripley WV; great-grandson Noah Miller and numerous nephews and nieces.Friends may call at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.  Rev. Hubert Granger officiating.  Burial at Bloomingdale Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be directed to American Cancer Society, Jefferson  Co. Chapter.

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  • 09/03/2024

    pamela zimmerman-blackwell

    I am so sorry to hear that Bea has passed away. we (zimmerman) used to be neighbors in Bloomingdale.

  • 09/03/2024

    sheila dukes

    pam and bill, so sorry for your loss. love, nelson and sheila

  • 09/03/2024

    Lawrence Howard

    Dear Ralph and family, May I extend my deapest sympathy to you in the loss of your loving wife, mother and friend. I also shall miss Bea very much. Your friend, Larry

  • 09/03/2024

    Linda (Smith)

    Dear Ralph,Bill and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ms Bea was a wonderful person and a great friend she truly will be missed by all. Linda Hoouse

  • 09/03/2024

    Bill & Suzan Logsdon

    We live in Cleveland Tennessee, and were so sad to hear of the passing of Bea Simmons. She was a very special lady. Our hearts go out to her loving husband Ralph. And to her son Bill & the rest of the family. Bea is one of those special people that made this world a better place. She will be missed. Suzan & Bill Logsdon

  • 09/03/2024

    Gary Mansfield

    I would like to extend my sincere condolences to Ralph, Bill, and to all of the family members, and friends of Bea, she will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. Sincerely, Gary Mansfield

  • 09/03/2024

    Nancy Sue Meadows

    I have so missed working with Bea in the Log Cabin at the Apple Stirring the last few years. What a special lady she was.Her gentle, kind soul was a healing presence to all who came in contact with her. She will be truly missed. My deepest sympathy to her lovely family.Know that God always takes care of His own and that Bea is one of His children. Nancy

  • 09/03/2024

    Bud and Dolores Sullivan

    Ralph, Bill, Pam and family, we wish to extend our sympathy to all of you who loved Bea so much. She was a lovely lady. May all the wonderful memories that you have of her comfort and sustain you in your grief. We have you in our thoughts and prayers. Bud and Dolores

  • 09/03/2024

    Tim & Janet Grimes

    Red and Family, We are so sorry. We will keep you in our prayers. Love, Tim & Janet Grimes

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