Madeline Simmons

Madeline Freudensprung Simmons, 98, of Orchard, Texas was born on December 21, 1919 in Rosenberg, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Karl Freudensprung and Marie Freudensprung of Sugar Land, Texas. She passed away on April 19, 2018 at her home in Orchard. Mrs. Simmons attended high school in Fort Bend County. She was the youngest child in a family of 10 children and grew up a farm girl. She married her husband of 60 years, Gaylon Howard Simmons, on November 16, 1938. Gaylon preceded her in death on April 15, 1999. During her many years of marriage, homemaking and family raising Madeline appreciated the outdoors, the beauty of nature and enjoyed time in her flower and vegetable gardens and taking care of their farm's many animals. She instilled in her three boys the value and appreciation for the same outdoor activities as much as she could as they grew up. Her family and their well being were very important to her. As a young adult, Madeline became a Christian during an extended revival meeting at the First Baptist Church of Orchard along with the rest of her immediate family members and she served her Lord in that church for the rest of her life. She also served as an active member of the Orchard School PTA during her three boys' school years. Madeline was also known and appreciated for her skill and expertise in making beautiful quilts. The family also enjoyed her kolaches and other baked goods that she lovingly prepared for them. She is survived by her three sons, Gaylon H. Simmons II and wife Ingrid of Lubbock, Texas; Joe D. Simmons and wife Peggy of Lufkin, Texas and Dan K. Simmons of Orchard, Texas. She also has seven grandchildren: Sheila Lasker, Gaylon III, David, Brady, Duane and Brian Simmons and Angela Simmons-Smith. Madeline is also survived by her twelve great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, with one more currently on the way. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Karl and Marie Freudensprung; her husband, Gaylon H. Simmons; grandson, Jeffrey D. Simmons, brothers John, Charles, Frank, and Paul Freudensprung; sisters Lillian Dusek, Hermine Burnett, Pearl Scharschmidt and stepsisters Marie Peterman and Agnes Foss. The family would like to offer their sincerest appreciation and a special thanks to all of the caregivers as well as the hospice team at Vitas who lovingly took care of "Grandma" during her final years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of the First Baptist Church of Orchard, Texas.

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Madeline Simmons

December 21, 1919 - April 20, 2018