Simmons – Donna Frances Simmons, age 71, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on April 7, 2023, with her loving family by her side.  She was born on March 14, 1952, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late William Fredrick Heinrich and Dorothy Mae Ussery Biggs. Donna was a resident of Hilliard, Florida most of her life and was proud to call it home.  She and her late husband, Robert Simmons, were happily married for 50 beautiful years. Together they had 3 sons, Robert, Travis, and Daniel.  Donna was easy-going and loved life.  She enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the beach, woodworking and listening to Jimmy Buffett.  More than anything she loved to spend time with her family who she loved dearly.  Donna is preceded in death by her parents, William Heinrich and Dorothy Biggs; husband, Robert Simmons; son, Daniel Simmons.

Donna leaves behind her sons, Robert (Sharon) Fredrick Simmons, of Hilliard, FL, Travis (Amy) Lawrence Simmons, Sr., of Hilliard, FL; grandchildren, Kalie (Chase) Scarbrough, Kyle Simmons, Michael (Ashely) Joyner, Krista (Andy) Coldwater, Travis (Anna) Simmons, Jr., Sabrina Joyner; great-grandchildren, Chalie, Brock, Aiden, Rayelynn, Kambree, Landri, Maebry.

A Celebration of Donna's Life will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Nassau Funeral Home with Lester Smith officiating. Interment will be held privately at Evergreen Cemetery.  Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.