Shirley Hazel Simmons, 82, of Kingsland, Ga passed away at her residence on June 15, 2022.

Shirley was born June 8, 1940, to the union of Philip Octave Deschenes and wife nee, Hazel Irene Bushnell in Norwich, CT. She was baptized Feb. 21, 1948 and Shirley often said she did not have a memory of not believing in Christ. Shirley graduated from Norwich Free Academy June 10, 1958. Shirley started Shirley's Personal Touch Cleaning and Pet Sitting Service in 1990 and her clients became both family and good friends. Shirley had the gift of being a great listener and wise enough not to give advice unless pressed repeatedly and she also owned Yantic Pizza in CT. Shirley attended Christ Church Camden and had previously attended and continued fellowship with dear friends at SECC. An avid prayer warrior and a mentor who loved investing in others to improve their lives and souls. Shirley was an accomplished crafter and enjoyed teaching friends' new techniques and giving away tokens of love that she had she had made.

Shirley had 2 children from her marriage to Joseph Alexander Macknicki Sr.  A Son Joseph A. Macknicki Jr. and a very loving daughter Jean Annette Macknicki. On June 16, 1990, Shirley married Samuel G. Simmons and became a loving parent to Sheila D. Simmons. One brother, Phillip Arthur Deschenes, A Honorary daughter, Brittney Riddley Jones (Timothy). One Grandson, Noah I. C. Simmons. A niece, Rose Marie Simmons and a nephew Billy Lee Simmons Jr (Andee). Shirley was an honorary mother or mom to many and dearly loved them all. 7 beloved honorary grandchildren: Tyler Greenfield, Sarah Greenfield Magalhaes (Henry), Kingsley Jones, Kylar Grace Jones, Priscilla Rogers, Julia Rogers and Metra Aledia Williams (Christopher).

A Celebration of Life visitation will be held on June 22, 2022 from 5:30-7:30 pm. at Allison Memorial Chapel.