Doretha Williams

Simmons

Obituary Doretha Williams Simmons May 2nd, 1934- August 19th, 2014 Doretha Williams Simmons was born on May 2nd, 1934 to the proud parents George and Ophelia Williams in Savannah, Ga. Doretha married Earnest Simmons Sr. in Savannah, Ga. Doretha and Earnest eventually moved to New York City, where she gave birth to five sons, Ernest Jr., Stanley, Everett (Deceased) Johnny and Bruce. In 1968 she moved to Englewood, NJ where she brought her first home. Doretha was also known to her friends and relatives as Aunt Boilie; she was a loving and caring person and a dedicated mother to her sons. She was a very hard worker and never gave up. She was loved by her friends and Family. Doretha was happy with life, she loved to laugh and have a good time. Doretha Williams Simmons is survived by her sisters Izetta, La Seine; two brothers, Melvin and Tawee; seventeen Grandchildren, eleven Great Grandchildren; Nieces, Nyanza, Ida, Phyllis, Nephews, Rocky, George, Andre; Three daughter-in-Laws Gwen, Luz, Brenda and a host more of relatives and friends. It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone. A part of us went with you the night God called you home.