"Jane was a tremendous leader with our agency. She cared about people and was always very supportive of me when I first became an Area Director. Jane was always available to talk about any issues and to offer her insight, while still allowing those reporting to her to make decisions as needed. Later, when I transferred to Atlanta I really enjoyed the conversations we had in the regional office. I especially enjoyed her sense of humor and the way she could make you feel better when things might not be going well.Jane was one of the most brilliant people I have ever known. Her grasp of so many subjects was always amazing to me. I am so thankful that I had a chance to talk with Jane and Molly recently at Perimeter Mall. It made my day to have just a few minutes to talk with someone that I have always respected so much.Jane will be greatly missed by all those who worked with her over the years, either at SSA or Chamberlin-Edmonds. As someone said to me recently, Jane was one of the really good people at SSA.My condolences to the family.Tommy Morris"
In loving memory of
Jane Hoagland Simmons
August 22, 1942 - March 29, 2013
Jane Hoagland Simmons, 70, of Jacksonville, Florida, died surrounded by family on March 29, 2013. A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 1pm at St. Aidans Episcopal Church. Jane is survived by her husband Don of 45 years and her children Molly and John, as well as sisters Nanci Guest and Holly Ames and kitties Dot and Cheeto. Jane graduated from Terry Parker High School in Jacksonville, then Florida State University with both bachelors and masters degrees. Jane moved to Atlanta to work at the Social Security Administration, where she retired after 30 years. She then began a part-time career at Chamberlin Edmonds for 15 years. She was an active volunteer in the Episcopal Church and took great joy in preserving the familys memories in scrapbooks. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Aidans Episcopal Church, 13560 Cogburn Rd, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004.
Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia.
Tributes
"I knew of Jane for several years before we were actually introduced in 1988. She shared dinner with my Claims Representative Class at the Biltmore House in Asheville, NC. She was quite entertaining! Years later when I worked at the SSA Regional Office in Atlanta, Jane called to congratulate me on the move. I could always count on her to send me a Chamberlin Edmonds calendar with a personal note each year. When I became Area Director for Mississippi in 2009, Jane again called and welcomed me home (I'm a Mississippi boy). Jane was a classy lady and will be missed. My condolences to her family. - Mark C. Walker, SSA Area Director (Mississippi)"
"Beautiful Memories. My prayers and thoughts are with the family and her beautiful smile will be miss at Chamberlin Edmonds. LaJune Dixon"