Sherry Simmons

Sherry A. Simmons, 45, of Atkins, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, July 12, at UAMS in Little Rock. She was born April 2, 1971, in Ft. Smith, daughter of Charles Story and Patsy Smith Autrey. She was a former member of Bethel Assembly of God Church in Russellville, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Waylon Simmons of Atkins, Daughters, Jodi Simmons, Jessalyn Simmons; son, Wesley Simmons; father, Charles Story; mother, Patsy Autry; 2 sisters, Debbie Robbins, Patty Welch and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are 10:00 AM Saturday, July 16, at Bethel Assembly of God Church with Rev. Earl Helton and Rev. Roger Bishop officiating. Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 PM Friday at Lemley Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers are Craig Nichols, Scotty Simmons, Johnathan Smith, Shawn Rook, Stanley Wagner and Johnny Robbins. Memorials can be made in her honor to the Jessalyn Simmons Educational Fund, 1607 Ave 3 NE, Atkins, AR 72823.