Annie Lee Looney Simmons

Mrs. Annie Lee Simmons, of Elberton, wife of 66 years to the late Willie Micier Simmons, Sr., passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Magnolia Estates, one month prior to her 96th birthday.

An only child, Annie Lee was born in Elberton on April 22, 1930, daughter of the late Robert Lee Looney and Mae Garland Looney. She was co-owner and secretary of the family business, Supreme Granite Company. Annie Lee was a member of Francis Asbury United Methodist Church as well as the Rose M. Ashby Chapter of the Eastern Star.

Affectionately known as “Nannie” to her family, she was a hardworking woman. She devoted herself to her family, home, and business. In her free time, Annie Lee enjoyed shopping and decorating.

She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Mike Simmons; grandson, Brad Parker; and son-in-law, Tim Parker. Survivors include her children and their spouses: Donna Parker of Concord, NC, Phyllis and Rick Brady of Elberton, and Bill and Lanie Simmons of Elberton; grandchildren and their spouses: Shawn and Connie Parker, Adam and Amanda Brady, Amanda Brady, Josh and Stephanie Simmons, Crystal Dye, and Morgan Simmons; and great-grandchildren: Payton, Silas, Sawyer, Ellie, Madison, Lawton, Elizabeth Grace, and Rayleigh.

The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends on Sunday, March 29, from 2:00p.m. until 2:45p.m. at Berry Funeral Home. Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. Tim Adams, will follow at 3:00p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park with Rick Brady, Adam Brady, Bill Simmons, Josh Simmons, Shawn Parker, Sawyer Brady and Silas Brady serving as pallbearers. 

Flowers are accepted, and contributions may be made in Annie Lee’s memory to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, Post Office Box 1999, Memphis, TN 38101.

The family wishes to extend their sincerest appreciation to the staff of Magnolia Estates as well as to Bristol Hospice for the care given to Mrs. Simmons.

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Annie Lee Simmons.