Glenda Joyce Simmons

Glenda Joyce Simmons, age 74, of Homer, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Mrs. Simmons was born December 24, 1951 to the late James Pearson Tyler and Mary Alice Dalton Tyler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bruce Edward Simmons; sister, Barbara Garrison; brothers, Loyd Tyler and Edward Tyler; granddaughter, Jessica Whitney Fowler.

Glenda was a devoted Christian whose strong faith was a guiding light throughout her life. She was a longtime member of Mt. Sinai Congregational Holiness Church, where her faith and love for the Lord were an important part of who she was. Glenda found joy in the simple things in life, especially spending time fishing. She also lovingly stood beside her husband throughout the many years he worked as a truck driver, not only as his wife but also co-owner of Kayton Express and Tonka Express. She was a faithful and supportive wife, always standing strong by his side and supporting their family. Glenda worked for the Banks County School System for 10 years in the cafeteria, a job she truly loved. Her decision to work there was especially meaningful because it allowed her to be close to her family, something that was always important to her.

Most importantly, Glenda will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, affectionately known as "Nana" and "Tiny Nana"

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Robert Townley, of Homer; Tonya and Thad Pruitt, of Homer; six grandchildren, Christina Kelley, Dylan Fowler, Kirkland Pruitt, Gabriel Pruitt, Kim Pruitt, Haleigh Pruitt; great-grandchildren, Sophia Walker, Izabel Baird, Clifford Echols, Lane Pruitt, Makenzie Fowler, Carson Fowler, Cailyn Kelley, and Waylon Kelley.

Funeral Services will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday, August 23, 2026 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel with Ms. Trudy Galloway officiating. Interment will follow in the Rehoboth Congregational Church Cemetery, formerly the Mt. Sinai Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Sunday, August 23, 2026 at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-7123.