ROBERTA FUTCH SIMMONS 

Roberta Futch Simmons, 93, of Palatka, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center.  She was a native of LaBelle, Florida, and had been a resident of Putnam County since 1924.  Mrs. Simmons had taught at the old Peniel Elementary School and also worked at Sears Roebuck in Palatka.  After retiring from Sears, she worked in the cafeteria at Kelley Smith Elementary, retiring in 1986.  She was an honorary member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority.  Mrs. Simmons had been a life long member of Peniel Baptist Church and had also attended Francis Baptist Church.  In her spare time she loved to read, travel, cook and quilt.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford A. Futch, her second husband, Cecil Simmons, a grandson, Henry Chastain, and a son-in-law, John A. Chastain.

She is survived by her children, Annette Chastain of Palatka, Nancy Durrant and husband, Jack, of Satsuma, Clifford Futch and wife, Pauline, of East Palatka, Tim Futch and wife, Jackie, of Palatka, Rebecca Galt and husband, William, of South Daytona, and Robert “Bobby” Simmons and wife, Esther, of Palatka, 16 grandchildren, 25 great grand children, and 10 great great grandchildren.

Services will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Johnson Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka with Brother Bill Wing officiating.  Burial will follow in Peniel Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

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It's so sad when we here in the Peniel area lose one of our neighbors. We've known Mrs Simmons since we got married and moved across the road from her. Always enjoyed talking to her. She will truly be missed.

Daniel & Debra Casey ~ Palatka FL

To all my cousins, I will truly miss Aunt Roberta. I know she was so happy to always have her family so close around her. She had a long and full life.  She was blessed to have so many people who loved her.

Judi Bell ~ Chula Vista, CA

Bobby and Esther, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Your mother was such a sweet, sweet woman.

Pam Bass ~ Palatka, FL

Nancy and Annette, thinking of you as you go through sad times after loosing your mother. I don't think I ever met her, but her picture shows only kindness. And I believe her kindness has been handed down to you two.
Blessings, Sara (Butler) Criswell

Sara Criswell ~ Picayune, Ms.

We are deeply sorry to hear about Aunt Roberta's passing.  Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.  Out thought are with you and your families.
With Sympathy, Harry and Pat

Harry  & Pat Futch ~ Fort Walton Beach, FL

Aunt Roberta will be missed and remembered in all of our hearts. We loved her very much.

Ann Jepson Tucker ~ Palatka FL

Roberta was such a wonderful lady and of course all of us Houck's loved her.  She was always so nice to us girls from the minute we moved in the neighborhood.  She lived a long and full life and thankfully we have our memories of her. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Karen Houck Revels ~ Palatka, FL

Becky, Erin and Family.
Remembering and praying for you at this difficult time

Cathy Larson ~ Port Orange FL