Anita Mae Simmons, 65 passed away at her home in Elm Missouri on November 5, 2021.  She was born on her Mother's Birthday October 17, 1956, the 3 ^rd of 8 to John and Shirley Simmons.

Anita attended Holden Schools and graduated from Warrensburg High School in 1975 and the Warrensburg School of Cosmetology in 1977.  Anita worked at Rival until they closed then she began working at Stahl's as an Inspector.  Later she worked at Dollar General in Holden followed by Casey's in Pleasant Hill where she delivered pizza and always had candy in her pockets for the children who called her "The Candy Lady."

Anita was a long time member of the Mozarkite Rockz Club of Lincoln, Missouri and could tell you all about Rocks.  She enjoyed platting old cemeteries for the Johnson County Historical Society.  Her hobbies included making wire jewelry and trees using rock beads, embroidery, canning and reading books about local and state history.  Anita also enjoyed preparing meals for the Holden Masonic Lodge on special occasions, where her brother Jim Simmons is a member.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Nancy Bell.  She leaves 3 sisters: Sherol (Larry) Bell, Janice Simmons, Joyce (Shawn) Dorrell; 3 brothers: Robert (Vickey) Simmons, Fred (Connie) Simmons and Jim Simmons; 2 brothers-in-law: Loyd Bell and Jeff Davisson, 14 nieces, 14 nephews, 29 great nieces and nephews, 6 great-great nieces and nephews and numerous cousins.

Although she had no children of her own, Anita spent many day trip adventures and sleepovers with all her nieces and nephews.  Spending time with "Aunt Anita" was always looked forward to.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, November 19 ^th at 4:00 pm at the Christian Church, Columbus, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery at Columbus.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net