Juanita Sue Simmons, 78, of DeRidder died on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at her home.
She was born in Orange, Texas.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in DeRidder, with the Revs. Lindsey Burns and Jerry Masters officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in DeRidder.
She began serving as a church pianist at the age of 12 in Mauriceville, Texas, and served many churches throughout her life; including, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Hopewell Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Longville. She also served as the church hostess of First Baptist Church of DeRidder for many years, where she was a member for over 51 years.
Survivors include her husband, Garth (Pete) Simmons; two sons, Edwin Simmons and wife Rosemary and Kevin Simmons and wife Lori; daughter, Tanya Simmons; two brothers, Tommy and Owen Burton; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Bessie Lee Burton.
