Sarah McDaniel Simmons, 83, of Gastonia, passed away July 22, 2015 at her residence. She was born December 7, 1931 in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Lawson William and Nellie McDaniel. A funeral service will be held 2 pm Saturday at Drury Dobbins Baptist Church - 3607 Dobbins Church Rd., Ellenboro. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.