Mary Jo Ruth Simmons
Mary Jo Ruth Simmons, 87, of Fountain Inn, SC, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. Born in Fork Shoals, SC, she was a daughter of the late John Aster and Amanda Viola Simmons.
Mary is survived by two sisters, Shelby Simmons and Rachel Simmons; a nephew, Tommy Simmons; two nieces, Sherry Lynn Simmons, and Holly Ray; a great nephew, Hunter Matthew Crowley; a great niece, Lily Rose Crowley; sister-in-law, Pam Simmons; and special sister, Billie Jo Hughes.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Calvin Thomas Simmons.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Cannon-Byrd Funeral Home; 1150 N. Main St., Fountain Inn, SC 29644. Interment will follow in Cannon-Byrd Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends starting at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Mary Jo’s honor to:
Southern Wesleyan University, Attn: Simmons Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 1020
907 Wesleyan Dr.
Central, SC 29630-1020
We so sorry to hear of the passing of a dear friend of many years. We pray. For the family and friends
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shelby,Rachel
So sorry to hear of MaryJo’s passing.
She was such a good friend to my mother Nell Okelley.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
David & Pam Brock
Mary Jo was a good friend, encouraging me in many ways. She got me to go to conference with her. She was intelligent and interested in all Christian things. She loved the Lord and had a servants heart.
It was a pleasure to know her, Shelby and Rachel.
Praying for strength and comfort during this time. Love you, Louise Ballentine
Mary Jo was a good friend, e no ncouraging me in many ways. She got me to go to conference with her. She was intelligent and interested in all Christian things. She loved the Lord and had a servants heart.
It was a pleasure to know her, Shelby and Rachel.
Praying for strength and comfort during this time. Love you, Louise Ballentine
Rachel & Shelby,
I hope you know that our family is thinking of you both and are so sorry to hear about Mary Jo. She was such a sweet person and will be greatly missed. We will keep you in our thought and prayers.
Love you both,
The Arch Family