Cora (Scarbrough) Simmons

Sis. Cora Scarbrough was born on January 25, 1935 to the late Jessie Scarbough. She was “Blessed” to have had two loving mothers: Sis. Corrine Woodward Scarbrough and Sis. Rena Mae Scarbrough Terrell, both deceased. She attended Stone County Training School. She was employed at Azalea Gardens Nursing Home for 27 Years until retirement. In 1952, she married Bert Simmons, to this union six children were born, two children preceded her in death: Thomas and Bertrand Simmons. They later added more children. At an early age she joined Green Valley Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Terrell (her stepfather). She later joined New Welcome Hill Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Timothy Monroe. She remained failing in 2011. She loved her church family and was willing to do whatever she could to serve her Lord and Savior. She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband of 25 years, Bert Simmons, one daughter that stood by her till the end, Barbara Simmons; five sons, Anthony Simmons, Vincent (Ros) Simmons, Connan (Renee) Simmons, Brandon, and Fisher Simmons. Her siblings: three sisters; Lottie Giffin, Mary K. Rhodes and Beulah Shade, and one brother; Leroy Hill. She is preceded in death by these siblings; Dorothy Perryman, Willie Louise Emery, Marvis White, Floyd Scarbrough, Clyde Hill, Jessie Hill, Jessie Scarbrough, Elmer Scarbrough, and Estella Scarbrough. She also leaves behind seventeen grandchildren: fifteen great-grandchildren, and two great- great- grandchildren. Plus, a host of nieces and nephews.

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow; nor crying neither shall there be anymore pain; For the formal things passed away.” Revelation 21:4

Mom,

It broke my heart to lose you the day God called you name. You left me peaceful memories of you love and wisdom. Throughout the years you showed unconditional love, care, devotion, and much compassion and that’s just to name a few. Even though my choices and mistakes did not mount to how you raised me, but you still showed love and stood by me. In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you the same. I knew you grew tired mama now you are no longer in pain. As a daughter-in-law you did not give me the gift of life, but you gave me your son. You meant the world to me. The memories of you will always bring a smile, if only we could chat once more for a little while. Through laughter and through tears you have always been there through the years. I will forever miss you. Take your rest mom.

Love

Vincent and Roselyn

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