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Christine Marie Davis-Simmons
1935 - 2026
BORN
1935
DIED
2026
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Christine Davis-Simmons Obituary
Christine Davis-Simmons was born on June 13, 1935, to John Davis Sr., and Vera Cox-Davis in Colp, IL. She accepted Christ at an early age under her late grandfather Reverend John Doc Davis at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Colp, IL. She moved to Springfield as a young adult and worked at various state agencies. After 25 years of service, she retired from the State Board of Education in September 2000.
Christine was proceeded in death by husband, James Napoleon Simmons Sr; parents, John and Edna Davis; brothers, Herbert Davis and John Davis Jr.; sisters, Pearl Day and Cora Davis-Rhoades; bonus daughter Dedara Moore, son, Lonnie Davis; grandson; Christopher Madison; granddaughter Tiffney Ware; nieces, Belinda Lanier, Doretta Crawford, Cheryl Davis; nephews, Bruce and Floyd Day, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memories, daughters, Angela Davis (Irvin), Patricia Davis, Vera Davis, Karen Davis-Johnson (Eric), Tina Davis (Andrew Walker Sr.); sons, Terrence Davis (Regina) and Byron Davis; bonus children; daughters Joslyn McBride (Thomas); Sakira Jackson (Stephen); Jenetha Simmons, sons James Simmons Jr (Mary); Jeffery Simmons (Terenda) ; Thomas Simmons (Wanda).and host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Also a very special niece, Michelle Briggity and special cousins, Wanda Timms and Richard Bowen Jr.
Funeral Services Thursday January 15, 2026
Visiatation:10:00am-11:00am
Service:11:00am-12:00pm
Greater All Nation Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C.
1000 South 19th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Internemt
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Memories and Condolences
for Christine Davis-Simmons
Jutiki Smith
February 22, 2026
I love you great aunt and you inspired me to be great!
Joslyn McBride
January 14, 2026
Thank you for giving me more brothers and sisters to love ❤!
Alycia Tolbert
January 13, 2026
On behalf of the Tolbert and Newburn family we extend our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Praying for your strength during this difficult time. May the Lord cover you and keep you. God bless you all. ~Alycia Tolbert
Cookie C
January 12, 2026
Christine Marie Davis-Simmons, conveyed elegance, warmth, kindness and poise from the moment I met her in 1980 until our last conversation, 2025. I am so happy I had the opportunity of knowing such a lovely and graceful soul! I love you Mom. Rest in Heaven sweet lady...you are now joined with your beloved, Jimmy and other Angel family. Please give Lonnie a big hug for me! XOXO
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Mary Ann Duncan
January 11, 2026
Christine--the last of the first. Your everlasting home. No moth.....Mathew 16:19-24. no one will be able to make you move from the mansion in the sky. Going to miss our talks and the love relationship between us. Thank you, Cousin. Our magic moments-love you. Mary Ann Powers Duncan
Walt Hale III
January 10, 2026
What a beautiful lady
She leaves me with so many fond memories
I thank God for allowing me to know her
Her legacy is one I will cherish forever
My partners mom was my mom and mine Was his.
Rest in peace mom Love eternal
Freda RimmerTimes
January 9, 2026
Beautiful soul Rest
Sakira Jackson
January 7, 2026
She was the love of my father's life and her love for him show me how to my own husband better. I will be forever grateful her giving me my brothers and sisters. Love you Mama Tina rest well. Tell Daddy hello for me.
Leonard Wheatley
January 7, 2026
Rest in peace my dear sweet cousin.
Carol Day
January 7, 2026
Condolences to the Davis family. I remember her when I was a whipper snapper..surely she will be missed! Prayers and blessings always
Tera Davis
January 7, 2026
My beautiful Nana, will forever be in my heart. ♥
Tonya Murphy
January 7, 2026
Beautiful lady sweet spirit inside and out. Take your rest sweet lady
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Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories, Inc.1520 East Washington St., Springfield, IL 62703