Blanche (Hood) Simmons

Mrs. Blanche Hood Simmons, 95, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at Emanuel Medical Center following a short  illness.

Mrs. Simmons was born December 6, 1926, in Washington County to Susie Kate Poole Hood and John Marshall Hood. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Everett Fisher “Buck” Simmons; great-grandson, Tony Thompson; brothers, Joseph Hood, Winton Hood, Herman Hood, and Marvin Hood. Mrs. Simmons taught elementary and middle school in Chatham County School System before her retirement. She enjoyed reading, sewing, crossword puzzles, watching the Atlanta Braves and most of all, being with her family and friends. Mrs. Simmons was a member of Oak Chapel Baptist Church, where she was the pianist for many years.

She is survived by her daughters, Susan Payne and Paula Thompson (Larry), both of Swainsboro; grandchildren, J.T. Thompson, Susie Thompson Hall, and Lucas Thompson, all of Swainsboro; great-granddaughter, Emily Thompson; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2022, in the chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with J. T. Thompson delivering the eulogy and Reverend Ray Jenkins and Reverend Tommy Henry officiating.

Interment will follow in Moxley Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2022, at Chapman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be J. T. Thompson, Susie Thompson Hall, Lucas Thompson, William Hood, Craig Peebles and Jeff Overstreet

Honorary Pallbearers will be Kathy Hood and Jerry Hood.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be made to the Oak Chapel Building Fund, The Gideons, or the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Blanche Hood Simmons, 95, of Swainsboro.