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ABOUT
ME Phyllis McNeal Simmons
Sept. 25, 1952 - July 8, 2005 Hello
my name is Phyllis McNeal Simmons and I a native of Quincy, Florida. My
Life's Profile Life began for Phyllis on
September 25, 1952 in Quincy, Florida. She was the oldest of nine children
born to Roman and Mildred McNeal. On Friday, July 8, 2005, our beloved
mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend Phyllis Simmons was
transcended from this life of mortality into a life of immortality. At an early age, Phyllis accepted
Christ and faithfully served Him until her passing. She was a sweet, joyful
young girl and was loved by everyone. Her sweet countenance and smiling face
was a joy to all whom she met. She was a devoted member of St. Mark Missionary
Baptist Church where she served as Adult Sunday School Teacher, choir member
and after school math tutor. Phyllis was also the corresponding secretary of
the Union Baptist Association. Phyllis attended the public
schools of Gadsden County and was a 1970 graduate of Carter-Parramore High School. Always with a zeal for knowledge,
she continued her eduction by receiving a Bachelor
of Science degree in Mathematics at Florida A&M University, FAMU, where
she also excelled. Upon graduation from FAMU, Phyllis
was employed by the Gadsden County Public School System as a math teacher.
She dedicated 26 years of her life as an educator to the students of Gadsden
County. She was simply a wiz at math and loved it. Phyllis was blessed to be united
in holy matrimony on June 6, 1976 to the late Willie Simmons, who preceded
her in death. To this union three beautiful children were born. She leaves to cherish her
memories: one son, Willie R. Simmons, two daughters, Valeka
Simmons and Catina Simmons-Russ (Leon); devoted
parents, Roman and Mildred McNeal; two grandchildren, Jalen
Perkins and JaJuan Perkins; five sisters, Meloneze Moore (Alfred), Julia McNeal-Branch (Tommy Lee),
Sandra Riles (Willie), Sharon McNeal, Kimberly McNeal-Johnson (Dwayne); three
brothers, Charlie McNeil, Tony D. McNeal (Denise) and Reginald McNeal (Fanita); several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws,
and a host of special friends and relatives. |
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