DORA K. SIMMONS, age 81, of Huntland, Tenn, departed this life suddenly at her residence on Friday, November 24, 2023, following an extended illness. Ms. Simmons was born in Huntland, Tenn., to the late Paul D. and Ida Woods on November 1, 1942.  Ms. Dora was married to the "love of her life", J.D. Simmons for 56 years.  They farmed the land as well as were dairy farmers.  She worked alongside him as hard as any man.  Ms. Dora was also a dedicated homemaker, she loved to cook and feed everyone, no one ever left her house hungry.  She loved planting and harvesting her vegetable garden as well as her flowers.  Ms. Dora had several special pets during her lifetime.

She gave her life to the Lord as a young girl and loved to attend Church.  She attended the Huntland Missionary Baptist Church.  She especially loved sharing her talent singing songs unto the Lord.  Ms. Dora also enjoyed reading God's word daily.  During football season you could find her cheering on her favorite team, the Green Bay Packers, she was a dedicated "Cheese Head".

In her later years, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and sharing special stories from her childhood.  She also enjoyed watching T.V. and listening to her collection of old L.P.s.  She was a very competitive person, whether it was, cornhole, board games, or her favorite rook game.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Dora was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Simmons and six siblings.  She is survived by her children; Annette (Scott) King, James "Bossie" (Pam) Simmons, Teresa (Jerry) Stewart, and Georgia (David) Knoer, all of Huntland.  They were blessed with 10 grandchildren:  Amanda, Matt, Forrest, Jimmy, Phillip, Lacey, Alex, Megan, Josh, and James. As well as 22 Great-Grandchildren.  Brother, Walter (Pete) Woods of Decherd, sister, Louise Bates of Huntland.  A host of nieces and nephews.

A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 26, at McClure Cemetery in Huntland with Bro. Bruce Shockley, officiating.