Shirley Ann Simmons

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Shirley Ann Simmons.  Our Sincere condolences to the family and friends. 

Shirley Ann Simmons affectionately known as “Ninny” of Fort Valley, Georgia completed her earthly journey on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at her residence. 

On January 21, 1949 Shirley was born to James and Eva Simmons, Sr. in Knoxville, Georgia.

She was educated in the public schools of Crawford County and graduated from Crawford County Comprehensive High School in 1967. She earned an Associate Degree in Health Sciences. Her hobbies included crossword puzzles, cooking and serving mouthwatering food, baking delicious breads, cakes and pies.

She was married to Jessie Lee Daniels. She was a loving mother to three daughters: Tonja Lee, Janet Wade and Christie Chambers; two sons: Michael T. Simmons and Willie B. Simmons. Shirley was a doting grandmother and great-grandmother, and she was instrumental in helping to rear them. A nurturing caregiver, with arms always open to both family and friends, Shirley leaves with her family many cherished memories of their celebrations of holidays and birthday parties. 

She is preceded in death by: her husband, Jessie Lee Daniels; father, James Simmons Sr.; sister, Geneva Stallion; and brother-in-law, Elijah Alsobrooks; great grandson, Ky’Rei Gibson. Shirley Ann is survived by daughters: Tonja Simmons (Gary) Lee, Janet (Marvin) Wade, Christie Simmons (Marquise) Chambers; sons: Michael T. Simmons and Willie B. (Detress) Simmons; mother, Eva J. Simmons; sisters: Lois (Andrew) Carter, Margaret Alsobrooks, Maxine Abernathy and Elnora Simmons; brothers: Johnny Simmons, Larry Simmons, James Simmons, Jr., Harold Simmons, Charlie Simmons, and Anthony (Deborah) Simmons; 21 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren along with a host of other family members and friends