Dana Eller Simerson of Homestead, FL, formerly of Salisbury, NC, died Sunday Aug. 24, 2014 at the University of Miami Hospital after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
Dana was born Dec. 18, 1954 in Salisbury to Dorothy B. Eller and John L. Eller, Jr. She was a graduate of SouthRowanHigh school class of 1973. She retired from Bell-south with 33 years of service. After her retirement she enjoyed working as a volunteer at the HomesteadHospital, HomesteadFL. She was an avid knitter and enjoyed the comradery among the diverse knitting community. She could always be found working on various projects, but the most meaningful to Dana were her charitable works.
In addition to her parents, Dana is survived by her husband, Kermit Simerson, Jr.; daughter, Autumn Simerson of St. Louis, MO; and brother, Cameron Eller and wife Mary of Salisbury, NC.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Broward Ostomy Association, c/o Wendy Lueder, 2100 South Ocean Dr., Unit 16M, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316, 954-537-0662. SylvesterComprehensiveCancerCenter, Development Department, P.O. Box 016960 (M-867), Miami, FL33101, 305-243-9088. Both are 501c3 organizations, and your contributions will be tax deductible.
Branam Funeral Home, Homestead, FL, is assisting the Simerson family. Online condolences may be made at http://www.branamfuneralhome.com.
