Shannon Simmons

Shannon R. Simmons, 54, passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2026.

She was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on December 19, 1971, and spent most of her life in Perry County.

Shannon graduated from Cannelton High School in 1989, where she had many friends, eventually turning into lifelong relationships.

Her high school athleticism and point guard abilities were respected by many and took her to Oakland City College on a basketball scholarship.

Shannon was a friend to many as her personality and sense of humor were hard to resist. Even yet today, she made friends wherever she went and enjoyed working a temp job that took her around people at WGS, Waupaca, ATTC and KKIL.

She loved her nieces and nephews as if they were her own children, and her dogs would easily be a close second. Later in her life, she found a love of painting, drawing and carpentry work and she found solace just being in her woodshop at home.

Shannon is survived by her mother Brenda Boyle (Bob); siblings, Jason Simmons, Angela King, Ray Boyle, Tara Fortwendel (John) and Archie Boyle.

She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Simmons and brother, Bobby Boyle.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Huber Funeral, Cannelton Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be given to Cannelton High School’s Athletic Department.

Messages of condolence may be left for her family at www.huberfuneralhome.net