*Media Obituary*Frankie Simmons, 84, of Big Spring, died on Friday, March 10, 2006, at her residence. She will lie in state on Friday, March 24, 2006 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Services will be held in Shreveport, Louisiana.She was born on April 25, 1921, in Missionary, Louisiana and married Lawrence Simmons on March 12, 1963 in Big Spring. He preceded her in death on January 29, 1991.Mrs. Simmons had worked at Malone-Hogan Hospital for 38 years, retiring on June 13, 1985. She was a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church.Survivors include one brother, Arthur Abraham of Chicago, Illinois; one son, Cleavon Jackson; five grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,