With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joan Edrice Simmons (Indianapolis, Indiana), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joan Edrice left this world on May 16, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Edrice Simmons to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Elmore Edwards and Nettie Louise Edwards (Dean); and her children, Dawn Louise Simmons and Lenn Eugene Simmons. She is survived by: her siblings, Mary Louise Harris and John Elmore Edwards; her children, Edrice Louise Simmons (Debra Clements) and Brett Edwards Simmons (Catherine Marie Houston); her grandchildren, Jasmine Danielle Simmons, Adelynn Simmons, Lucas Scott, Isiah Scott, Charlie Williams, Troy Anthony Williams Jr. and Mecka Curry; and her great grandchildren, Kason Edward Simmons, Kenzli Elianna Edrice Russo, Ariel Danielle Caldwell, Jaxon Maverick Simmons, KaMyla Curry, Kai'Leigh Curry, Zyhir Scanlan, Zahki Scanlan, Zyaun Scanlan and Khari Scanlan.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 23rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Monica Catholic Church (6100 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228). A Mass will be held on Friday, May 23rd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, and honoring Joan's deep love of education and love for her grandchildren, donations can be made payable to the Joan Simmons Education Trust and mailed to Steven's & Associates PC, 3755 E. 82nd St. Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN. 46240, To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Joan Edrice Simmons, please visit our.