Eleanor Simmons, 81,of Granada hills California, and formerly of Warren, died Tuesday Feb. 16, 2016 at Northridge Hospital in Northridge California.

She was born in Fall River a daughter of the late Wilfred C. and Mary (Ezikovich) Simmons.

She was the sister of the late Wilfred C. Jr, Joyce and Virginia Simmons.

A graduate of Warren High School, she began a 40 year career in Banking in 1952 at the former Industrial National Bank in Warren.

She became vice president at First interstate bank of California and was responsible for managing many personnel and payroll services for member banks in 11 western states.

Eleanor was the family historian and was a world traveler, visiting approximately 100 countries. She was a communicant of St. John Baptist De LaSalle Church in Granada Hill.

She leaves two nieces, Nancy Simmons and Laurie Fields, a nephew Michael Simmons, Six great nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins.

Her funeral will be held Tuesday March 1, 2016 at 9:00am from the Smith Funeral , Memorial and Cremation Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, followed by a mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main St., Warren, burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Chestnut St., Bristol.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Calling Hours are Tuesday morning from 9:00-9:30am.

www.wjsmithfh.com