Gladys (Styers) Simmons, 85, was promoted home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2018. She was born in Hempstead, Texas, on September 20, 1932, the oldest of eight children and moved to Rosenberg, in 1951. Gladys was a very hardworking, compassionate and caring woman. She spent a number of years in the fitness industry, a very appropriate career choice after raising five children.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, William M. "Bill" Simmons; parents Victor Styers and Anna Styers; brothers Victor "Buddy" Styers, Gerald Styers and Murphy Styers; sister Shirley Styers Tompkins; son Robert L. Simmons; granddaughter Rachel Hope Jenkins and great granddaughter Gracie Ryan Killingsworth.

Gladys leaves behind her son, William M. "Bill" Simmons and wife Diana; daughters Rhonda Harris and husband Jim, Kimberley Hewitt and husband David, Cindy Jenkins and husband Larry; brothers Lamar Styers and Jimmy Styers and sister Carol Sue Thomas. She was lovingly known as "Ninaw" to grandchildren: Clay Hewitt, Jennifer Harris-Gutzky, Megan Generale, Cara Anderson, Ryan Harris, Sarah Bailey, Alexandra Hewitt, Caley Scheid, Chase Jenkins, Jessica Huckabee, Erin Simmons, Breanna Hewitt, Patrick Simmons, Noah Jenkins and Elizabeth Jenkins, and great grandchildren: Jonah Harris, Micah Harris, Mark Generale, Ava Generale, Elijah Bailey, Alexander Generale, Isabella Huckabee, Gemma Generale, Sophia Huckabee, Chloe Anderson, Abby Scheid, Oliva Harris, Kathryn Harris, Declan Maitlen, Benjamin Scheid, Ethan and Nolan Harris. She also leaves behind many other relatives and friends.

"For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth; And after my skin is destroyed, this I know, That in my flesh I shall see God, Whom I shall see for myself." Job 19:25-26. We love you, Ninaw, and will miss you until we see you again.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at the First Baptist Church of Rosenberg, 1117 First Street, Rosenberg, Texas 77471. A graveside service will precede the memorial service at 2:00 PM at Davis-Greenlawn Cemetery, Rosenberg, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Chafer Theological Seminary 8888 Harper Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 or the Senior Adult Ministry of the First Baptist Church of Rosenberg, Texas.

Condolence messages may be left for the Simmons family at www.garmanycarden.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 (281)342-4671.