Ashley Michelle Simmons, 21

Smartt resident and Warren County native Ashley Michelle Simmons, 21, was born Oct. 24, 1986 and died Jan. 4 at her residence following a sudden illness.

She was the daughter of Thomas Michael and Brenda Fay Lorance Simmons of Smartt, and a member of McMinnville First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Claudine Lorance and paternal grandparents, Bud and Zelma Simmons.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by one brother, Lucian Simmons of Smartt; maternal grandfather, Lee Earl Lorance of Smartt; paternal great-grandmother, Irene Barnes of McMinnville; several aunts, uncles and cousins and special friend, Janice Thaxton of McMinnville.

Funeral service was held Monday in High’s Chapel. Burial followed at Gardens of Memory.