Ruth Ellen Simmons, 94, of Plainfield, passed away May 20, 2013. She was born July 15, 1918 to the late Claude and Margaret (Stierwalt) Johnson in Stilesville, IN. She was a homemaker and a member of the Plainfield Christian Church. She is survived by a son, Mervin D. (Mary Ann) Simmons; two daughters, Charlotte Ann (Dan) Johnsen, and Annice Carol (Darrell) Wright; a sister, Lucille Smith; 6 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Delbert B. Simmons. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Friday, May 24, 2013 in the Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, where friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, May 23. Burial will be in Center Valley Cemetery, Belleville.