Annette Simmerman

October 3, 2019

Annette Simmerman, age 67, lost her three-year battle with cancer on October 3, 2019. She was born to Marjorie and Ernest Patton (both deceased) on May 16, 1962. Annette was married to Frederick Simmerman and had just celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary last month. She had one sister Rita Louise Derwa (deceased) and two brothers Ernest (deceased) and Michael Patton. She is survived by her husband Fred, her brother Michael and his wife Audrey. Also nieces Lisa Norman, Sheila Patton, Jennifer Malone and nephews Shawn, Rickie and David Patton, as well as a number of great nieces and nephews who she dearly loved. Annette was a graduate of Penns Grove High School. She worked for more than 30 years in the administrative staff of Salem County Vocational School where she enjoyed watching several generations of families grow up. She retired in June of 2018. Annette enjoyed various crafts, volunteering, yard sales, reading and spending time with her dog Maddie who she lost last year. Annette was a long-standing member of the Wesleyan church in Carneys Point. She volunteered for a number of organizations including the church, Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, A to Z Thrift Shop and others. She was a loyal friend and mentor to many, always with a smile and encouraging word. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the CrossPoint Wesleyan Church, 333 Georgetown Road, Carneys Point, NJ 08069. There will be a be a visitation from 10 to 11 AM and the funeral service at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Lawnside Cemetery in Pilesgrove. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to the CrossPoint Wesleyan Church.