Patricia Lee Simons, 72, of Paragould, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017.  She was born September 16, 1944, in Jonesboro, to the late Walter Pearson and Beatrice Pearson.  Patricia cherished the time spent with her children, grandchildren, and family.  She attended the Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ in Walnut Ridge.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Doris Clayton.

Survivors include her husband, Johnny Simons; sons, Jeffrey Todd Privett and Darin Andrew Privett; daughter and son in law, Kathy Annette and Nolan McDougle; stepsons, Steven Simons, Bryan Simons, and Brandon Simons; step daughter, Kristen Roach; grandchildren, Tony McDougle and his wife, Tabitha, Cody McDougle, and Jacob McDougle; step grandchildren, Logan Simons, Lauren Simons, Dustin Poff, Dylan Poff, Carley Poff, Landon Roach, and Madison Roach.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be Thursday, July 20, at 10:00 a.m. in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Sister Rebecca Lapiro officiating.  Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery.