Cleota Simmons, 94, of Sarasota, formerly of Arcadia, died Dec. 21, 2010 at Manor Care in Sarasota. She was a member of Limestone Baptist Church and served with her husband, Rev. Emmett Simmons, in ministry for 55 years. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, Arthur Simmons (Marti) of Orlando and Jimmie Simmons (Trudy) of Palm Beach Gardens; one daughter, Anna Jane Evers (Ralph) of Sarasota; two sisters, Mary Harley of Bradenton and Alberta Brown of Ft. Myers; 6 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
Visitation is Sunday, Dec. 26th from 5-7 at Robarts Garden Chapel. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Limestone Baptist Church with Rev. A. O. Henry and Rev. Ricky Russell officiating. Interment is in Lily Cemetery.