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Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington appeared on WIZS Town Talk Tuesday at 11 a.m.

Mayor Ellington and the Henderson City Council ordered all City of Henderson flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning Monday until further notice to show respect for Council Member Fearldine Allen Simmons, of 1005 County Home Road, who passed away at her home on Sunday.

Simmons, age 73, served as the representative for the Council’s Ward 4 seat, and her term was active through 2021. She also served on the Human Resources and Land Planning Committees, as well as the 911 Board.

“It was a sad moment for us, and we shared a moment of silence at the opening of last night’s Council meeting,” said Ellington. “Mrs. Simmons was a steady voice for the City of Henderson; she thought through every vote with passion. It was a somber night for us.”

A graveside service for Simmons will be held at Sunset Memorial Garden in Henderson on Saturday, August 15 at 12:30 p.m. Arrangements are being made by Betts & Son Funeral Home.

To hear the interview with Ellington in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.

Henderson City Council Member Fearldine A. Simmons, of 1005 County Home Road, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 9, 2020. (Photo courtesy Allen Simmons)