Zelma Gladys Simmons, 72

A retired employee of Magnetek and a member of Blue Springs Cove Church of Christ, she was the daughter of Irene McGee Barnes of McMinnville and the late Alton Barnes. She was married March 17, 1951 to Arthur Litton Simmons Jr., who preceded her in death Nov. 3, 1993. In addition to her husband and father, she was preceded in death by a son, Alton Ray Simmons.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by five children and their spouses, Mike and Brenda Simmons of Smartt, Pam and Tommy Harris of McMinnville, Tony Simmons of McMinnville, Billy Simmons of McMinnville and Tara and James Barks of Beersheba Springs; six grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Faye and Joe Davenport of McMinnville, and June and Phillip Gribble of Rock Island, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. today at High?s Chapel with Gary Newby officiating. Burial will follow at Shellsford Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service today at High?s. Online condolences can be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) May 10, 2006