Margree Ovella

Simmons

Margree Ovella Simmons, age 91, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026. She was born on May 26, 1935, in Garvin County, Oklahoma, to George Washington Dutton and Dovie Ann (Largent) Dutton.

Margree was the third of nine children and grew up during a challenging era that shaped her strong work ethic and resilient spirit. As a young girl, she worked alongside her father and two older sisters in the broom corn fields of Oklahoma. She later traveled to Colorado, where she worked harvesting potatoes, and spent part of her childhood in California, living in a tent city during the Dust Bowl years. Later she enjoyed a long career with Western Electric, which later became AT&T, where she worked until her retirement in 1995.

In 1949, Margree began attending church with her sister-in-law, Ella, an experience that became an important part of her life and faith journey. She was known for her devotion to family, her strong values, and her loving heart.

Margree married the love of her life, Edmond Simmons, on December 9, 1949. Together they built a family and a life rooted in hard work and dedication.

She made her home in Dibble, Oklahoma, for 44 years before moving to Newcastle, Oklahoma, where she resided for the past 14 years.

Margree found great joy in sewing and quilting, creating treasured handmade gifts and keepsakes for family and friends. She was happiest when surrounded by loved ones and will be remembered for her kindness, perseverance, faith, and unwavering devotion to her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Simmons; her son, E. Eldon Simmons; her parents, George Washington Dutton and Dovie Ann (Largent) Dutton; and her siblings Dolores "Sis" Maxine Tannehill, Della May Odell, S. "Bub" Lloyd Dutton, Cleta Faye Tarpley, and Junior Odell Dutton; and grandchild Eric Simmons.

She is survived by her daughter, Edna A. Williams, and husband Walter; grandchildren Russell B. Williams, Michael P. Simmons, Megan E. Simmons, and Justin Kyle Simmons; great-grandchildren Caleb Simmons, Cole Simmons, Austin Simmons, Cassidy Dillon, Adrea Williams, Griffin Williams, Mackenzie Hendrix, Hayley Simmons, and Gabriel; sisters Lavada June Kelsey, Dolly Penn, and Diane Sanders; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Margree's life was a testament to perseverance, faith, and love. From the fields of Oklahoma to a long and dedicated career, she met life's challenges with strength and grace. Her legacy lives on through the family she cherished and the countless lives she touched.

She will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts.

There will be a viewing from 12:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday, June 12, 2026 at the funeral home.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel in Blanchard. She will be interred at the Dibble Cemetery next to her husband Edmond. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.