Elizabeth Caroline Simmons, (Beth), passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025 after enduring a lengthy, courageous battle with diabetes. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Geneva, Alabama with Russell Johnson delivering the eulogy and Warren, Holloway, Ward Funeral Home of Geneva Directing. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made in Beth’s memory to the American Diabetes Association.
Beth was born on April 30, 1963 to William B. Simmons Jr. and the late Janie E. Simmons. Beth was the first grandchild on both sides of her family. She was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and aunt. Beth was very proud of her nieces and nephews and loved spending time with them. Beth was a very talented and published author of short stories and poetry. She was a member of the Graduating Class of 1981 of Geneva High School. She played the trumpet in the Geneva High School Marching Band and was voted Wittiest by her classmates’ Who’s Who.
Beth was a kind hearted, gentle soul with a free spirit in search of fun, happiness and peace. She loved to make people laugh, and to have a good time. She never met a stranger. Beth loved listening to all genres of music; loved reading, especially Stephen King, and loved animals and all of nature. Her favorite past time from a very early age was fishing. She began fishing in her granddaddy Simmons’ pond as a small child and her love of fishing continued until she passed away. She was fortunate to be able to spend her last Easter Sunday fishing with an old friend when she caught 14 small bream. She was looking forward to spending her birthday on the river, fishing with friends.
In addition to her mother, Beth was preceded in death by her grandparents; W.B. Simmons, Lillian T. Simmons, George M. Echols, and Josephine E. Echols; a very special aunt, Mary Louis Simmons Crews, (Cookie) and a nephew, Christian Simmons Bates. Beth was also preceded in death by her best friend and classmate, Kimberly Ward Johnson.
Beth is survived by her father, W. B. Simmons, brother, Will Simmons, (Karinne), Celia Lee Simmons Schoeller, (Carl), all of Geneva. Nephews and Nieces; William Simmons, Hanna Simmons Waldner, (Ben), Coffee Springs, AL, Kessler Bates, (Shelby), Virginia Beach, VA, Lilli Beth Johnson (TJ), Rehobeth, AL, Jay Greene, (Lacie), Headland, AL, and Wykle Greene, (Alex), Tampa, Florida. Great nieces and nephews, Lyla Belle, Sadie Grace, and Atticus Simmons, Ruthie Elizabeth Waldner, Liam and Evelyn Grace Bates, and Allie Kaye Greene. Beth also leaves behind many dear aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends to cherish her memories.
Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com
