Helen Simmons

SIMMONS Helen Merkel, beloved and devoted wife of the late Percy Quin Simmons (d. 1990) and mother of Donald Merkel Simmons and Robert Wagner Simmons, both of New York City, beloved mother-in-law of Juanita Simmons, and loving grandmother of Jeffrey Q., Jane P., Edward P., and Douglas S. Simmons, all of New York City. Died before meeting her great-granddaughter, Sophie, on Sunday February 17, 2008, after a brief illness and after a lifetime of devoted service and generous contribution to her family and her community. Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday March 6 at the Spring Grove Cemetery's Cedars of Lebanon Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Arrangements by Anderson, W. Mack Johnson Funeral HomeFuneral Home.