Carolyn Rae Simmons

Mrs. Carolyn Rae Simmons, age 73 of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, December 01, 2010 at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. Simmons was born in Gowanda, NY on May 22, 1937 to the late O. J. Barber and Katherine Rae Barber. She was preceded in death by a son, Andy Simmons and a sister, Sallie Wilms. She attended Antioch Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughter and son in Law Johnnie and Darrell Dover of Cleveland, granddaughter Kaley Dover of Cleveland, grandson D.J. Dover of Cleveland, nephew Jake Raby of Commerce and best friend Sylvia Brooks of Cleveland.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm Friday, December 3, 2010 from Barrett Chapel The Rev. Ronnie Dockery will officiate. Burial will follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial maybe made to COPD Foundation, 2937 Southwest 27th Ave. Suite 302, Miami, FL 33133.

Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.barrettfh.com

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, in charge of the arrangements.