Simonds, Debra A. (Benton)

  • Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Debra A. Simonds, 57, of Benton passed away Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 at a local hospital.  Even though she struggled with cancer for 13 years, she never complained.  She was a joyful person and always laughing.  Debra never met a stranger.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren.   

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert and Viola Eaton Perian; brother, Wilbert W. Perian, Jr.

She is survived by her husband who was the love of her life for 18 years, Randy Simonds; children, David Perian, Bryan Parrish, Ashley (Mitchell) Rynbrand; grandchildren, Davah and Christian Perian, Autumn Cross, Daniel Williams, Emily and Lauren Rynbrand; sisters, Una Mae (Charles) Rogers, Janice Perian (Jamie Green); nieces and nephews, Gabriel Green, Robert Flake, Sebrina Free. 

A Celebration of Life will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 at Higgins Funeral Home in Benton, TN with Reverend Carl Haulk officiating. 

The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 20 at the funeral home prior to the service. 

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Simonds family guestbook at www.higginsfuneral.com.

Higgins Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the arrangements.

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