Mrs. Lecil C. Simmons, age 89 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., died Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Capital Region Medical Center.

Lecil was born April 10, 1921 in Wilson, Arkansas the daughter of Luther and Sophie Thompkins Harris. She was married to Maceo A. Simmons who preceded her in death on December  25, 1974.

She was employed as a Dormitory Director with Lincoln University for over twenty years until her retirement in 1986.

She was a member of Quinn Chapel, A.M.E. in Jefferson City

Survivors include:  her son, Leonard Simmons of Jefferson City, Mo.

She was preceded in death  by her parents, her husband, and one son, Lawrence Simmons.

Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to charity of their choice.

Funeral  arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary.