Gilda M. Simmons
August 11, 1927 ~ August 23, 2004
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Asheville ~ Gilda Simmons, 77, was relieved of a long time battle with Alzheimer's, Monday, August 23, 2004.
A native of New York, NY, she was the only daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy Mayer. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Wilberforce D. Simmons, Jr.
Gilda was a long time resident of Harrington park, NJ, where she raised her family, actively participated in the community, held membership in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, in addition to working as an administrative assistant, until retiring to St. Augustine, FL. Upon retiring, Gilda devoted much of her time to the Trinity Episcopal Church, as well as volunteering at Flager Hospital.
She is survived by her son, Daniel W. Simmons of Severn, MD; a daughter, Laurie Simmons Boulos and her husband, Michael Stephen Boulos and three grandchildren, Elizabeth Lauren Boulos, Matthew Stephen Boulos and Jennifer Ashley Boulos, all of Arden.
A memorial service will be conducted at All Souls Episcopal Church in Asheville on Sunday at 2:00 PM.
The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service at the Boulos home at 22 Meadows Circle in Arden.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, WNC Chapter, Mountain Region Office, 31 College Place, Suite D320, Asheville, NC 28801-2644.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Luarie, Thomas and I remember fondly Gilda in her better years. She was a wonderful neighbor and church friend.
May she share in the peace of the Lord and be with her husband forever more.
I am working tomorrow at a church, or I would be there to share with you in the memorial service.
I remember you all well from your father’s service. I am retired and living up here in Saluda now.
I have fond memories of Gilda. Michael and Marie Sariego were good friends with the Simmons’. They invited us up to their Harrington, NJ residence for a few summers, to stay for a week or so. My sisters went separately from myself. We being from Brooklyn felt truly in the country. I had a ball. Danny and I went behind the house to the “sand pit” a huge property that in hide sight was probably being developed for homes or an office park. We spent hours having a real adventure there. Gilda took good care of us Brooklyn kids. She made us eat a good breakfast before we started our adventures. I’ll never forget the shakes with a raw egg in it. Not easy to eat but it didn’t kill me. I also remember going fishing with Danny at a local pond and catching a small sunfish. What an exciting prize to take home to Brooklyn. I believe my mom kept it in the freezer for some time before she got rid of it. I also remember the great time we had at the barbeques at the side of the house.
Wonderful memories. Rest in peace Ant Gilda.