Ms. Dorothy Simmons leaves to cherish her memories: one (1) daughter, Diane Harris, (Belleville, IL); three (3) sons, Eddie Gibson (East St Louis, IL); Howard Simmons Jr., (Minneapolis, MN); Kevin (Natalie) Simmons, (East St. Louis, IL); one sister, Dorothy (Pettino) Earthman, (Minneapolis, MN); five (5) brothers, Willie James (Mardice) Gibson, (Minneapolis, MN.); Melvin Peterson, (Minneapolis, MN); Harry Peterson, (Minneapolis, MN); David (Patricia) Perkins, (South Haven, MS); Roger (Linda) Perkins, (Sunflower, MS.); eleven grandchildren, twenty-nine great grandchildren, twenty-three great-great grandchildren, one aunt, (1) Joyce Willis, (Belleville, IL); a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins, and friends. One special friend Patricia Andrews.