Linda Simmons' Obituary
Linda Simmons, 74, of Fort Myers, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by family & friends on November 12, 2023. Linda was born in Detroit, MI and graduated from Pershing High School.
Linda would move on to live in Warren, MI with her loving husband of 49 years and their children. She enjoyed working at the City of Warren where many co-workers would described as “having left a legacy” & “the best of Warren City Hall” since she retired. Linda loved raising her children, spoiling grandchildren and had a true zest for life! She enjoyed spending time with many close friends and family, loved boating on Lake St Clair, playing bocce ball, doing water aerobics, traveling, social events & giving charity to Kids without Cancer and Veterans Foundations! Fort Myers, FL would be called home since 2010.
Linda is preceded in passing by her Mother, Florence Vander Hagen, her brother John Ozanich and son Robert David Simmons II.
Linda leaves to mourn in her passing and celebrate her life her Father, Charles Vander Hagen. Her beloved husband, Robert Simmons. Her remaining children, Lori Pearce, Scott Bawol, Ronald Simmons and James (Sandra) Simmons. She also leaves her legacy to carry on through her 3 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren, 2 nephews and sister-in-law along with many other cherished family members!
Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family instead asks a charitable donation be made in Linda's memory to Kids Without Cancer, P.O. Box 32783, Detroit, MI 48232, or through their website at: https://www.kidswithoutcancer.org/give/donate/
To share a story or photo, leave a tribute or to offer condolences to the family at this difficult time please visit Linda' memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign her guestbook.
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