Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia for Linda Simmons, 75 of Columbia, who passed away to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 with her family by her side in Columbia. Interment will be at Enon Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. William Pierce, Jr., Rev. Kenny Peavey, and Bro. Bill Morris will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Hathorn Funeral Home.

She was an active member of the Enon Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. A beloved math and science teacher for 38 years, Linda first taught at Sumrall Elementary and then at Columbia Academy. Gifted at many things, she will be remembered for her love of family, teaching, music, and her amazing caramel cake.

Mrs. Simmons is survived by her husband of 36 years, Douglas Simmons; her three daughters Renee Porter (Tom), Nancy Hartfield (Stuart), and Michele Pierce (William); ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and two more great grandchildren expected in December. She is also survived by her six brothers and sisters, Ondean Webb, Woodley Hudson, Jearlyn Akers, Betty Ann Waits, Joel Hudson, and Porter Hudson, Jr.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mavis and Porter Hudson, Sr.; first husband, Harold McBride; and son Jason McBride.

Pallbearers will be Javan Porter, Jesse Hartfield, Jacob Pierce, Jonathan Hartfield, Joshua Hartfield, Jonathan Morris, Jonathan Foxworth, and Ashton Belk.

Donations may be sent to Columbia Academy's library.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com