Simone Lee Gordon

Simone Lee Morris Ezell Gordon was born on July 11, 1934 in Choctaw County, Alabama and died July 10, 2025 at Heritage Nursing Home in Tuscaloosa, AL. She was 90 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleo and Nellie Cunningham Morris; brothers, Bernie Morris and Lavern Morris; first husband, Charles Powell Ezell and second husband, Don Gordon. She is survived by her sister, Peggy Morris Stewart (Lonnie); daughters, Donna Ezell Davis (Allen) and Beverly Ezell Fancher (Bud); grandsons, Eric Davis (Taylor), Justin Fancher (Maggie), Garrett Fancher (Lea Anne), and Jake Fancher (Devin); great-grandchildren, Levi Davis, Nolan Davis, Cali Brown, Oliver Brown, Oakleigh Davis, Lizzie Fancher, Luke Fancher, Dolly Fancher, Beau Fancher, Duke Fancher, Henry Francher, and Hudson Fancher. Simone graduated from Silas High School in 1952, earning the honor of class Salutatorian. Immediately upon graduation, she began work as a teller at Choctaw Bank, which later became Regions Bank. She was a hard-working and dedicated employee until her retirement in 1996 as a high ranking bank officer. Simone was a woman of strong Christian faith. She was a member of Mt. Sterling Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Grand Bay and finally, Taylorville Baptist Church. She served as church treasurer at two of these churches. Following retirement, Simone enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and the Holy Land. She was an excellent baker and was well-known for her delicious pound cakes. She enjoyed reading and watching television, especially “As The World Turns.” Her favorite pastime by far was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always encouraging them to love the Lord, work hard in school, show kindness to others and become the best person that they could be. Final services will be held at Serenity Funeral Home in Theodore, AL on July 19, 2025 with visitation at 12:00 PM followed by the funeral service at 1:00 PM. The service will be officiated by Pam Hurst and Rev. Grant McClain. Pallbearers are grandsons, Eric Davis, Justin Fancher, Garrett Fancher, and Jake Fancher, great-grandsons, Levi Davis and nephew, Monty Morris-Brame. Honorary pallbearers include Jamey Stewart, Randy Hurst, and Jay Gordon. Today, we praise God for the life of Simone and the legacy that she created. “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He saves those crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18.

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Simone Lee Gordon

July 11, 1934 - July 10, 2025