Roxella (Baker) Simmons
October 6, 1939 - October 31, 2014
OBITUARY Saugerties – Roxella (Baker) Simmons died after a long illness on Friday, October 31, 2014 at Kingston Hospital. She was 75 years old. Born October 6, 1939 in Kingston, she was the daughter of Charles and Alice Decker Abbott. In her teens, she proudly served as a member of Civil Air Patrol on top of the Gov. Clinton Hotel as an aircraft spotter. She worked for over 20 years at Valley Gardens in Accord as a floral designer and in the potting room and then at The Carriage House Florist in Kingston. She was employed by K-Mart for more than 25 years as a Department Head and Head Cashier. She was one of the original members of the Kerhonkson-Accord First Aid Squad, and was a first-aid instructor. She was instrumental in reorganizing the Accord Fire Company #1 Ladies Auxiliary in 1969 and was an active member and officer for many years. She was a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader for several years. She was an avid roller skater at Spring Lake and Wood-n-Wheels roller rinks. Survivors include her husband, Pete Simmons; her son Karl Baker and his wife Billynda of Accord; her daughter Karen Saunders and her husband Arthur of Middletown, PA; three step-daughters, Anne Peters and her husband Jeff of Port St. Lucie, FL, Meg Jackson and her husband Richard of Saugerties, and Rachel Hill and her husband Barry Sr. of Palenville; 14 grandchildren, Abagayle, Lurah and Wyatt Baker; Tristan Saunders and his wife Emily; Garrett Saunders; Jason Vroman; Cassie Kovacs; Sadie Peters; Rebecca and Carter Jackson; and Marissa, Jessica, Emily and Barry Hill; and her great granddaughter Hannah Saunders. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters: Edna, Sandra, and Shirley, and brothers: Stanley, Charles, Jr. and Robert. Funeral services will be 8:00 PM Monday at Buono Funeral Service, Inc. in Saugerties. Cremation will follow at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at Buono Funeral Service, Inc. Monday 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
OBITUARY Saugerties – Roxella (Baker) Simmons died after a long illness on Friday, October 31, 2014 at Kingston Hospital. She was 75 years old. Born October 6, 1939 in Kingston, she was the daughter of Charles and Alice Decker Abbott.... View Obituary & Service Information