Cynthia Ann Simmons, 63, of Du Quoin, passed away at 7:00 A.M., Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her residence.
Cynthia had been a homemaker.
She was born December 13, 1957 at Kankakee, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Francis (Nichols) Ouellette.
She married Thomas Roy Simmons, Sr. on May 16, 1986 at Kankakee, IL and he survives.
She is survived by her husband of Du Quoin, four children - Tara Clark and husband Jasen of Du Quoin, Tina Laird and husband Jasen of Kankakee, IL, Teri Gore and husband Gary of Kankakee, IL, and Thomas Roy Simmons, II and wife Crickett of Du Quoin, two step daughters - Nichole Hartman and Danielle Erkin and husband Aaron, all of Arizona, one brother - William Ouellette and wife Vickie of Manteno, IL, three sisters - Elizabeth Osmus and husband Tony of Idaho, Pam Phillips and husband Rick of Oklahoma, and Sandra Matuszewski and husband Mark of Florida, sixteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren..
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers - Joseph Ouellette and Jerry Ouellette.
Per Cynthia's request, cremation rites were accorded.
Burial will be at a later date at Papineau Cemetery at Papineau, IL.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.