GRACE COVERT SIMONS, age 90 of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at her residence. Born in Ingleside, New York on November 8, 1923, she was a daughter of the late George and Sarah Drake Covert. Mrs. Simons was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarkesville and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin F Simons. Survivors include daughter, Phyllis Janosko of Murphy, NC; son, Ray Stewart Simons of Walkers Town, NC; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren. No formal services are planned at this time. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. MCGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART (706-778-8668) OF CORNELIA IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.