Winters Funeral Home | Kosciusko, MS

Obituary For Christine Griffin Simmons

On Saturday, October 1, 2022, Christine Griffin Simmons passed away peacefully. She was seventy-nine years old. Christine was a compassionate spirit whose passion was caring for others.

Christine was the youngest child born to the late Lent and Lula Griffin on October 28, 1942, in the Dossville Community. She committed her life to Christ at an early age and joined Delydia Hill MB Church.

She received her education at Conway High School; later renamed Thomastown Attendance Center.

On November 16, 1960, she united with her love, Andrew James Simmons, and to this union they were blessed with five children, James Earl, Phil, Rachel Gail, Sherry Elizabeth, and Bobby Ray Simmons. She spent her years working at John Jess Apparel and retired from Choctaw Manufactory Enterprises with many years of service. Her hands were rarely still. Her later years were spent being a caregiver to the elderly, and it suited her servant heart.

Upon marriage, she joined New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church to continue her Christian journey. She and her husband raised their children with love and devotion and taught them the importance of Faith and Family. She was an active member of the Motherboard and a soloist. While completing God's work at NJMBC, she and her husband initiated the Annual Family Revival raising money to benefit the church's needs. This is still held in their honor each year. She remained a faithful member until her health declined.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Andrew James, two grandchildren: Christopher Hughes, Jr. and Harvey Gene Ricks III (Yuke) and eleven siblings: Obie Griffin, Alvin Griffin, Cleotha Griffin, Lenton Griffin, Byron Griffin, Lula Pearl Jamison, Curtis Griffin, Lawrence Griffin, Mary Lee Harris, Catherine McGary, and Gertrude Leflore.

Left to cherish memories are her five children: James Simmons (Vanessa), Phil Simmons (Debra), Sherry Ricks (Harvey) all of Carthage, MS; Rachel Porter (Patrick), of Birmingham, AL. Also, Bobby Simmons (Angela) of Orlando, FL, sixteen grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren; sister, Mathis Griffin Thomas of Milwaukee Wisconsin, brother Myron Truss (Thelma) of Dossville, MS and brother in-law Willie Earl Simmons of Detroit Michigan and many nieces and nephews.

She will be remembered by the love she gave, her warm spirit, and her beautiful smile. Her family grieves her loss, but they take comfort knowing that she and Andrew James are united again.

PLACE OF SERVICE: Winters Funeral Home Chapel, Kosciusko, MS

DATE OF SERVICE: Friday 10/07/2022 at 1:00 p.m.

INTERMENT: New Jerusalem Cemetery, Thomastown, MS

VIEWING: Thursday 10/6/2022 at 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Guest Book

To the Family, I'm praying for you in your time of grief. Thank God you know she's resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior. In Orlando but you are on my mind. Love ya'll, Pat Simmons, Larry's wife.

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My sincere condolences and prayers are with the family. Jennie Mustin and Family

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To Rachel and the Family, We are praying that GOD will strengthen you all during this time. GOD has taken another one of his angels home for sweet rest. Know that we love you, and GOD does too. Your Porter Family from Talladega, Al

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I will treasure the memories of us dancing together. The Good Lord will keep your family God strong.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with James and his family during this time of loss. Paul and Ann Hayes

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My Deepest Sympathy to James and Family. My thought and Prays are with you. Mary Hitt Pearland Tx

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Aunt Christine I will never forget you and the times me you and Aunt Lula Pearl spent sitting at her house watching television and enjoying ice cream. I'm forever grateful to have been able to spend the time I had with you and show you LOVE! Rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior. Love, Your Great Nephew Hollis H. Griffin Jr. Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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