Rhonda Simmons

A Visitation will be held on Thursday evening, March 13, 2025 from 6-8pm at Wilson Orwosky Chaple in Emory, Texas. A graveside service will be held for Rhonda Gale Simmons on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Emory City Cemetery at 10 AM.

Rhonda Simmons, lovingly known as "MeMo," left this world on March 7, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on May 4, 1956 in Dallas, Texas to Melvin and Maxine Foster (Gaby), Rhonda spent her life in Rains County, a community that witnessed her kindness and dedication for over fifty years.

From the moment she became a nurse in 1983, Rhonda poured her heart into her profession, working in home health. Her commitment to caring for others was unrivaled; she didn’t just provide medical assistance but built strong and lasting connections with each person she encountered. Rhonda took her duty to help others in their time of need very seriously, and her patients were not merely recipients of care but rather cherished individuals with whom she fostered deep, meaningful relationships.

Rhonda possessed a loving and kind personality yet also had a stubborn streak that highlighted her determination and resilience. Her spirit was one that naturally extended to everyone around her, as she continually sought to lend a helping hand to those in need. She created a world where everyone felt valued and loved. She met and married Roy Simmons and they spent 42 beautiful years together making memories and building a life.

Rhonda’s interests and passions extended beyond her nursing career. An enthusiastic cook, she delighted in preparing meals for family and friends. She also cherished her time outdoors, particularly during deer season which became one of her favorite annual traditions. She looked forward to camping at the deer lease, where she created countless memories.

She is survived by her loving husband, Roy Simmons; mother, Maxine Foster; children, Chad Simmons, Kimber and David Combs; grandchildren, C.J. Simmons, Cortni Simmons, Chelsie and Michael Stafford, Dawayne and Chloe Arbour, Emelyn Dulude, Sadie Dulude, Kendall Combs, Braeley Combs; great-great grandchildren, Luke Spence, Audrey Spence, Hopelynn Lee, Nova Lee Arbour, Michael Arbour; sister, Susan Foster.

Rhonda is preceded in death by, her father, Melvin Foster; brother, Michael Foster; nephew, Derek and Jarrod Tanton and niece, Lacy Hill.

Rhonda leaves behind a legacy that will forever echo in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. While she may have departed from this world, her spirit and the many lives she touched will continue to keep her memory alive. Her commitment to care, kindness, and love remains a testament to the remarkable woman she was.