Sheila Simmons

19 novembre 1958 - 28 mars 2020

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Sheila Diane Simmons was born November 19, 1958 in Pensacola, Florida to the late Juanita (Dale) Simmons and Hanibal Simmons, Sr. She passed away on March 28, 2020 at the age of 61. Sheila lived in Pensacola, FL until moving to Boston, MA at the age of eighteen. Sheila worked as a legal secretary for over 25 years. As a young woman, she enjoyed making her own clothes and was known as "scluse," short for "exclusive." Sheila was known for her fun-loving, bubbly personality and was the "social coordinator" of the family. She brought everyone together for holiday celebrations and enjoyed traveling back to Florida to reconnect with family and friends. She made people feel comfortable in her presence. Sheila enjoyed cooking and baking for family gatherings. She was known for her fierce independence and desire to help others. Sheila will be dearly missed by so many who know and love her. She is preceded in death by her beloved son Jeffrey Hanibal Montaque. Sheila is survived by her children, Ashley Simmons, Derek Montaque and Eric Montaque; two sisters, Reverend Barbara Jean Simmons and Cheryl Simmons of Boston, MA; five brothers, Hanibal Simmons, Jr (Patricia), Donald Simmons (Verona), Larry Darnell Simmons (Janice), Ronald Eugene Simmons (Diane), and Dewayne Christopher Simmons; and two granddaughters and one grandson. An in-person memorial gathering will be held at future date to be determined.

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Mark Simmons

There's so many great memories of my dear Aunt Sheila. We used to laugh about her southern drawl when she first moved to a Boston. She eventually gave me my family nickname "Sweety" because of my (and every kid's!) love of sweets. She once drove me all the way to Logan airport just to see a Boeing 767, a plane that I eventually flew!!! She was the life of every cookout and family gathering, lighting up everything with her smile that was as pretty as her father's: big with lots of beautiful white teeth!!! This one definitely hurts more because of the health emergency we are dealing with and our subsequent inability to immediately celebrate her life. My Aunt Sheila is gone but never forgotten!! She was a fighter the whole way through. She's already sorely missed. All our love forever Aunt Sheila. God bless!!!!

Publié 11 avril 2020

Glover McMillan

So many memories of Cut'in "Shay-La". Makes me think of her requests for Uncle Joe's Fuzzies, Blues Burgers, KK's, and the always friendly and LOUD discussions during the family gatherings. Remembering when she and infant Ashley visited Texas and Sandra substituted in for Shelia at feeding time (the old school way). I will certainly miss her but I am grateful for having spent time in her presence. She has her reward now and although we all want to stay for as long as we can (as she did), there is no greater reward than to be in the presence of the Almighty. Rest in peace Cuz. We will always love you, Cousin Glover

Publié 6 avril 2020

Diane Simmons

For more than 36 years you have been my sister and my friend. We have shared so many jokes and laughs from crazy pregnancies to crazy "grown folks stuff!" Every time we talked, we laughed. You brightened my world..RIH Bae❤...

Publié 4 avril 2020

Sandra McMillan

It doesn't feel real that Cousin Shelia is gone. Every battle she had to fight, she managed to overcome. Somewhere in my mind I thought this was one of those battles. My heart was saddened after hearing she was gone. I had to find peace in knowing that her transitioning relieved her of pain and suffering. I have so many memories of us growing up together, sharing lots of fun and laughter. I remember my visits to her house when she would say: "Cuz, come on and put a touch on my hair". Somehow, I would manage to give her and Auntie Neat a new "Hair DO" and a few sewing tips. After requesting some of my skills and knowledge, she would tell me that I was "OLD". We enjoyed eating Blues burgers, KKs and talking about old times. As time passed, we started to have children and she took the lead. I would never let her forget that she won the race after having four children to my two. We had lots of fun with that. We were blessed that our children grew up sharing many holidays together with everyone in Boston. The Fish Frys, her cakes, and a few of Uncle Joe's fuzzies could keep the gathering at a very high point. Those are times and memories I will always cherish. Shelia, I will miss you and I thank God for you being a part of my life. Rest in peace, you are now in a place of greater reward.

Publié 6 avril 2020

Michael M

Rest in paradise cous! Always will cherish the fish fry's at your house and how you kept everyone laughing. Can't forget you and my Mom always going to get KK's and eating them before coming back lol. You've gained your peace and wings. We will see you when we get there. Love you

Publié 4 avril 2020

Janice Simmons

Publié 3 avril 2020

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