WILMINGTON — Frances Bryant Simmons, 91, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019. She was born May 13, 1927, in Conway, South Carolina, to the late Nollie and Beulah Bryant.
Frances was an accomplished instructor and craftswoman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leondis Simmons; and 11 siblings.
She is survived by her two daughters, Kathy Wooten and Penny Rogers, and her husband, Victor; two much-loved grandsons, Patrick Rogers and Lee Rogers, and his wife, Stacy; four very dear great-grandchildren, Chase and Kohel Rogers and Sydney and Luke Oblen; and very special friend, Diana.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, at Oleander Memorial Gardens with Rob Strickland officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice.
Share online condolences with the family at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service.
