Norma Jean Simmons

Norma Jean Simmons, 86, of Girard, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Austintown Health Care Center.

Norma was born March 10, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Andrew and Mary (Paolone) Shiley.

Norma had worked for Walt Disney World, in Florida, but for most of her life was as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her family, and a devoted member of St. Rose Church.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 58 years, Daniel Lee Simmons, whom she married in August 17, 1968; her son, Jeffrey R. Simmons of Sanford, Florida; her daughter, Tina M. (Troy) Williams of Missouri; her brother, Andrew Shiley, and her grandson Nicholas Williams.

Besides her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Erica Hall and sister, Elizabeth McConnell.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday November 12th, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Blackstone Funeral Home, where a funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM.