Karen Lee Simmons, 42, of Lexington Park, MD died January 6, 2007 in St. Mary's Hospital. Born April 20, 1964 in La Plata, MD she was the daughter of Mary L. Alvey Faries of California, MD and the late George Clayton Morgan.

She is survived by her children: Dennis W. Simmons, Jr., Shane N. Simmons and Travis E. Simmons; brothers: George C. Morgan, II and Wayne K. Davis; sisters: Debra L. Saiid and Mary A. Morgan.

Ms. Simmons graduated from Thomas Stone High School Class of 1982. She was a life long St. Mary's County resident. She loved her children, cats, painting, music, movies and her favorite artist was "Selena".

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 12, 2007 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where A Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Steven Updegrade officiating. Interment will be Private.

Contributions may be made to the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.