HER STORY

Annie Lee Smith Simmons , was born to the late OB and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Smith Pou, on August 25, 1945 in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Annie Lee was a lifelong faithful member of Greater St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, where she served until her health challenged her.

Annie Lee received her education in the public schools of Berkeley County.

Annie Lee at a young age met the love of her life, Envie Simmons, whom she united in Holy Matrimony. As a symbol of love, their union was blessed with a baby girl, Doris.

Annie Lee loved watching soap operas, with the Young and the Restless being her favorite. She also had a love for wrestling and kickboxing, but her true passion was taking care of her family (Envie, Doris, Ma, Maggie, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren), the center of her life. Her grandchildren affectionately called her "Mama". It seems that Annie Lee's mission and purpose was to always make sure everyone else was fine. She lived a simple and peaceful life.

HER GLORY

Annie Lee peacefully transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on her 72nd birthday, Friday, August 25, 2017 at 3:26 p.m. in the presence of her husband, daughter and sister expressing their love to her.

Those who preceded her to glory: her parents, OB & Lizzie Pou, Sr.; Ma, Maggie Simmons; two sisters, Janice and Mary; and five brothers, Henry Clay, Thomas, OB Jr., Isaiah and Jacob.

HER TREASURES

Annie Lee leaves to cherish her legacy of love: her husband, Envie Simmons; daughter, Doris (Anthony); grandsons, Rashad, Casrsheme (Kimberly) and Keon; sisters, Hannah (Birdell) Starkes and Lizzie Mae (Maurice) Fennick all of Moncks Corner, SC; brothers, Walter (Brenda) Pou of Virginia, Jetsine (Emma) Pou, David (Yvonne) Pou, Paul (Yvette) Pou, Little John (Tonya) Pou all of Moncks Corner, SC and Peter (Arlena) Pou of Atlanta, GA; brothers-in-law, Curlin (Virginia) Simmons and Henry (Rodella) Simmons of Moncks Corner, SC and Clarence Simmons of Cheraw, SC; sisters-in-law, Rose (St. Claire) Jackson, Gertie Simmons, Sara Simmons and Linda Pou all of Moncks Corner, SC and Patsy Pou of Harlem, NY; aunts and uncles, Eliza Peace, York Smith, Mary Harleston, Julie Mazyck, Walter Smith and Rodella Simmons; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.