Obituary

Eva Elizabeth Smith Watts Simmons

August 25, 1942 - August 13, 2021

Eva Elizabeth Smith Watts Simmons, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at her home. She was born August 25, 1942 in Kentwood, LA and was 78 years of age. 

She is survived by her 2 daughters, Shawne Graves and Jean Watts; son-in-law, Jason Mitchell and wife Alice; brother, James Smith and wife Nora; grandchildren, Nicole Jennings, Devin Mitchell, Jamie Quinlan and fiance Hardy Hayden, Kelsey Mitchell, and Bradley Wallace; great-grandchildren, Tanner Jennings, Dakota Jennings and wife Haley, and Starleigh Wallace; great-great-grandchildren, Scottlyn Mitchell, Austin Lane White, Lauralye White, and Liam Beckett Mitchell. 

Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Larry Watts; second husband, I. W. Simmons; parents, James E. Smith IV and Addie T. Smith. 

Visitation at Line Creek Baptist Church from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Monday and from 8:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Justin Craft. Interment German Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. 

Pallbearers will be Devin Mitchell, Brad Wallace, Dakota Jennings, Tanner Jennings, Jason Mitchell, Wayne Simmons, and Johnie Booty. 

If you choose to send flowers for the service, the family prefers faux arrangements. 

McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.