Dorothy Ruth Simons

Dorothy Ruth Simons, age 79, a McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native was born March 13, 1937 and died January 18, 2017 in Vanderbilt University Medical Center following an extended illness. She was a retired CNA with NHC Healthcare of McMinnville, member of Philadelphia Baptist Church and daughter of the late William Sterling and Velma Lou Simmons Pendleton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Alonzo Simons; brother, Billy Pendleton; and sister, Wilma Jean Pendleton. Mrs. Simons is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Donna Simons of McMinnville; daughter, Donna Long of McMinnville; and four grandchildren, Kendra Simons, Sarah Blair, Nick Long and Kacy Nelson all of McMinnville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2017 in High's Chapel with Nick Pelham to officiate. Interment will follow in Philadelphia Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and 9:00 a.m. Sunday until the time of service at High's. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.