Linda Diane Simmons of Mt. Vernon, departed this life November 6, 2004. Born October 15, 1951 to Arnold and Norma Simmons in New Rochelle. Attended New Rochelle Public Schools and a graduate of Mt. Vernon High. A member of Shiloh Baptist Church, Sunday School and Junior Usher Board. She was employed with T.J. Max Department Store in Retail Sales. Surviving are mother Norma Simmons-Pierce, father Arnold Simmons, uncle Bernard (Jean Brown), cousins and others. Visiting Wednesday 10-11 am Barney T. McClanahan Funeral Home, 30 Winthrop Ave., New Rochelle. Funeral Service Wednesday 11 am in Chapel. Interment Ferncliff.