Clarice Lenore Simmons

1917 ∼ 2017

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Clarice Lenore Simmons, 99, of Port Arthur, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in Port Arthur, TX. Clarice was born November 24, 1917 to the late Thomas Franklin Mitcham and Katie Scott Mitcham. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Groves, TX.

Clarice is survived by her sons, Jerry Simmons and wife, Kathleen of Nederland and Jeff “Lanny” Simmons and wife, Alice of Evans, LA; daughters, Paula Moye and late husband, Don of Nederland and Pamela Bargainer and husband, Timothy of Port Neches, TX; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and 33 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Katie Copeland of Atlanta, GA and a sister-in-law, Faye Mitcham of Marthaville, LA. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, C. O. “Buster” Simmons and six brothers.

There will be a visitation and gathering of family and friends on Monday, January 30, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H in Nederland, TX with Rev. William “Butch” Bruce officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, TX.

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Pamela Thomas January 30, 2017

HEAVEN was looking down on Mrs. Clarice and saw she was ready to be present with God. She was a precious jewel with a million dollar smile. I will truly miss Mrs. Clarice. Earth has no pain that Heaven can't heal. Sincerely, Pamela/Gentiva Hospice

William M. January 30, 2017

William M. purchased a sympathy card for the family of Clarice Lenore Simmons.

A Loved One January 30, 2017

From A Loved One On the twenty-fifth day In the year of our Lord 2017 A host of angels fetched you away Breathing your last breath after Ninety nine years, two months and a day. Heaven got all your best And what is it we are left? Your body, home to your beautiful soul And now we return it to Mother Earth's soil. Left only with memories, joys, agonies and pain None of us will ever be the same. From Heaven above you were sent To show us just what true love meant And now He's taken you back home To that finer place where you belong While we are left here, alone. The mother of us all is gone. We children grieve and wonder why Seeking comfort from the ol' "by and by". The day will come again we'll sing When, as a family brings a gathering And in that time our sorrows will abate Though at the table so many empty plates You and our loved ones who've crossed past Heaven's gates. It's early, early morn I sit here weeping and forlorn Searching for words that will not come. As we all know, words will never do For one so fine, kind and beautiful as you. You were not my mother, not by blood But you most assuredly were, by love. And though sad, I thank the Lord above And the ol' "by and by". This one thing I pray of Thee That as I live, I may die In the bosom of this family And on that day that I may see Those gone before, so dear to me.

Melancon'S Funeral Home January 28, 2017

Melancon's Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Clarice Lenore Simmons

Rhonda Germany January 27, 2017

Sweet Clarice, thank you for being a very awesome person in my life. I miss our night time, tuck into bed talks. Condolences to your special family. Keep "Dancing With The Stars". Rest in peace, my friend.

Carmen Walker Rn January 27, 2017

Heaven has gained a beautiful Angel. I am so honored to have known Mrs. Clarice. She was such a wonderful, Kind, loving woman! I enjoyed our visits we had together and I am so thankful that God brought her into my life. Her memory will live on always. Thank you for allowing me to care for her. She has forever touched my heart. I continue to pray for you all for peace and strength at this time. Love, Carmen Walker, RN GENTIVA Hospice

Cheryll Junot January 27, 2017

We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. We will be keeping you in our prayers during this difficult time. Love, George and Cheryl