Visitation

Feb. 13, 2024
11 a.m. - noon

Service

N/A

Committal

Feb. 13, 2024
12:30 p.m.

Irma Lee Simmons, 75 of Morganton, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Born on November 6, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Eller Simmons. Irma was a member of Asheville Street Baptist Church. She retired from Grace Hospital in the Dietary. She loved yarn canvas work, watching NASCAR and game shows. Irma also loved being with her family and friends.

Irma is survived by her brothers, Wayne Simmons (Pam) and Gary Simmons (Sharon); sister, Linda Simmons Fisher.

In addition to her parents, Irma is preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Simmons.

The family will receive friends from 11am until noon, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 12:30pm at Burke Memorial Park.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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It was always a blessing to be able to text her and tell her happy birthday, merry Christmas, etc. but I always enjoyed being able to talk to her on the phone when I could or even text her when I couldn’t call. I always enjoyed when me, mom,dad,Lawson, and Noah would go down to the Carolinas for the summers (when we could) and being able to be around her and I have always enjoyed receiving knitted gifts from her and I still have every single one that she has ever made for me, I will forever be grateful to be able to have her as a loving family member and I miss her every day!

—Charlotte Simmons

Enjoyed working with Ms Imra at Grace. She was my supervisor for years. She was very passionate about her job. She was a woman of small words, but would get her point across. I would pick her up and take her home everyday. In return, she would always order my cologne from Avon for me. She will definitely be missed.

—Evan Williams
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—Debra Fleming
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Irma was a special person and a friend ..she was always kind and smiling .. I was a nurse at Grace and she worked in dietary and brought food and snacks to the floor for patients .. to her family I want to say I know you lost a special family member .. RIP now my dear friend ….Joann Riddle

—Joann Riddle

Gary and family,.my deepest sympathy. I pray for peace and comfort for all!

—Glenda Preswood Truax
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I was so surprised and broken hearted to see this obit about Irma Lee. She was 7 months older than me and we were always so close growing up, as I was with all of the Simmons kids! We grew up in the same church and we were always there. When I would be in the hospital she would always come see me. I loved her so much 😇. I know she’s already with Jesus!

—Donnie Morrissey Honeycutt

I’m so sorry for your loss Gary and Sharon. Lots of prayers for you guys and your loved ones

—Jeanette T Brown
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You were a Special Cousin now you are whole again and in the arms of Jesus, I love you 😍

—Brenda Wright