PIEDMONT, Mo. - Esther A. Simmons, 77, of Patterson, MO, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at her residence. Visitation will be at 5 p.m., Thursday, February 1 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. The funeral will follow at noon, Friday, February 2 at the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will follow at Linville Barrett Cemetery near Coldwater. Online condolences may be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com