Jean Simmons, of Brookville, was born on November 20, 1933 in West Harrison, a daughter to Moses Fry and Edna Branstetter Robinson.  She married Carl Simmons on September 20, 1952 in Lexington, Kentucky.  Jean worked at Sperry's over 30 years and was a member of Metamora Church of God.  She loved painting and adored her family and grandchildren.   On Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at the age of 86, Jean passed away at Brookville Healthcare.

Those surviving who will cherish Jean's memory include her husband, Carl Simmons; children, Sherry Shelley (Bob Hayes) and Carol (Gene) Lucas, both of Blooming Grove, and Mark (Libby) Simmons of Connersville; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Betty Walston of Rising Sun, and Gayle (Dennis) Hensley of Taylor Mill, KY and several nieces and nephews.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sons, David and Tom Simmons.

Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville.  Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Due to the COVID-19 precautions and state mandates, all attending will be asked to follow proper social distancing protocol, including wearing a mask. If you are not feeling well, or if you have compromised immune system, you are encouraged to stay home.

Memorial donations can be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at the funeral home, online at stjude.org, or mailed directly, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.  To sign the online guestbook or to leave personal condolences or memories please visit www.cookrosenberger.com.  The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Jean Simmons.