Jarutha Simmons

February 14, 1949 - November 12, 2019

Jarutha Simmons was born Jarutha Hollis to Arthur Hollis and Luvern Hollis on February 14, 1949, the first of six siblings. She graduated from E.T. Hawkins High School in 1967. Two years later she married William E. Simmons and to this union were born three daughters Tracy, Kimberly and Yolanda. She loved her family dearly. Our fondest memories are about her growing up in Mississippi. Jarutha loved to cook and could really jam in the kitchen. Her and her sisters were the good-looking Hollis sisters and could dress to the nine's. Amongst the things passed down through the generations were her fashion sense, strength, class, style and sticking together come what may. On November 12, 2019, Jarutha fell asleep in death. She fought to the end. She was proceeded in death by her great grandpa David Moore, her parents Arthur and Luvern Hollis, her brother David “Savanger” Hollis and her sister Vernia Mae Hughes. Jarutha leaves to cherish her loving memories, her husband of 50 years William Simmons; three daughters Tracy (Oscar), Kimberly and Yolanda; three grandchildren Hershe, Oscar III (Christen) and William; two great grandchildren Michael and William “KJ”; three sisters Gloria Jean, Mary Lou and Marilyn; two sisters-in-law Jean and Ann; one brother-in-law Larry Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.