Catherine Simmons

Catherine “Red” Simmons entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the age of 87. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Beloved wife of Walter Simmons. Loving mother of Albert (Geraldine) Lewis, Regina Lewis, Larocca Lewis, Calvin Lewis, Joses (Carl) Arbuthnot, Derrick (Terry) Jones, Sr., and the late Denise Lewis. Daughter of the late Herbert and Ethel Simmons. Sister of Emily Johnson, Elnora Birden, Joyce Martin of Hartford, CT, Charles Simmons, and the late Katherine Scott (her twin), Edna Simmons, Lou Ethel Birden, Mary Cashmere, Gloria Jones, Ulysses Simmons, Lawrence Simmons, James Pearl “Man” Simmons, and Clarence “Bob” Simmons. Catherine is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, 3 godchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Mount Hermon Baptist Church, Second St. John Baptist Church, and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Mount Hermon Baptist Church, 3512 Hwy 90 Avondale, LA on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 10:00a.m. Rev. Royal A. Jones, officiating Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service  230 Monroe Street Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com