Betty Simmonds

Betty C. Simmonds, nee Ritchie, age 86, beloved wife of the late Gaylen. Loving mother of Cheryl Day, Mark (Rose) Simmonds, Michael (Lori) Simmonds, and the late Tammy Akai. Cherished grandmother of Tonya, Dawn, Jennifer, Angela, Michael Jr., Brianne, Shannon, Thomas, Nicole and Jack. Dearest great-grandmother of Skyler, Caitlyn, Amber, Alexander, Zachary, Tommy, Clayton, Coal, and Max. Fond sister of Joan Ristenpart and the late Rollin Ritchie, Janice Warburton and Juanita Exo. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, February 5, 2016, from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, February 6, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave., (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, IL. Memorials to American Cancer Society preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400