Simonds, Arlene (Benton)

  • Monday, September 17, 2018
Arlene Simonds, 69, of Benton, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at her residence.  She was adventurous and loved to travel.  She was a very giving and loving person, adored her animals, but most of all she loved her family.        

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gladys Dillard Self; sisters, Shelly Morrow, Jeanie Coker and Marsha Self; and brothers, Jackie Self and John Self.    

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jimmy Simonds; daughters, Melissa Brandenburg, of Cleveland, Patricia Reeder (Timothy), of Mesa, Az. and Tammy Eller (Christopher), of Wolfcreek, NC; son, Eric Simonds (Katie O’Rourke), of Benton; grandchildren, David Simonds, Drew Brandenburg, Mandy Reeder, Lacy Reeder, Hallie Eller, Katlynn Eller and Storm Eller; numerous great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie Cross (Rex) and Anna Mae Millican; and brothers, Herman Self and Charles Self.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.   

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Copperhill, Tn.    

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.18 at Higgins Funeral Home, Benton. 

Send a message of condolence and view the Simonds Family guestbook at www.higginsfuneral.com.
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