Rolanda Laurel Simmons was born on August 11, 1972, in Clearwater, Florida to James McGee, Jr. and Jeanette McGee. Rolanda was a graduate of Dunedin High School, St. Petersburg College, and Tallahassee Community College. She was employed with PSCU since 1996 as a Program Manager.

Rolanda was a member of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She was married to the love of her life, Keith Simmons for 26 years. Rolanda was lovingly known as the “Hostess with the Mostess”.

Rolanda Laurel Simmons departed this life on Saturday, June 4, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her father, James McGee, Jr., godfather, Walter Campbell, Sr. and godbrother, Walter Campbell, Jr.

She leaves to mourn…

The love of her life and husband for 26 years Keith Simmons, Sr.

Sons: Keith Simmons, Jr. and Harold Davis

Grandchild: Riley Davis

Mother: Jeanette McGee

Sister: Atecia Young (Corey)

Mother-in-law: Mary Robinson

Brothers-in-law: Kevin Robinson (Donna) and Travis Robinson(Fatima)

Sisters-in-law: Dana Davis (Harold), LaToya Davis and Lonnelia Davis

Nephews, Marcellus Young, Tyrese Davis, DeMondre Davis, Jacoby Robinson, Ladarius Robinson, Malachi Robinson, Travius Robinson, TonGee Robinson, Anteen Tatum and Kevin Robinson

Nieces: Shontaye Robinson, TreˊMerius Robinson, Janya Julius, Emani Croker and Star Croker

Godmother, Annie Campbell

God sisters: Erma Boatneg, Janice Harrell (Johnny) and Cynthia Campbell

And she also leaves to mourn a host of loving family, friends and co-workers.

Public Viewing: Friday, June 17, 2022, 5-7 PM at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church 845 Woodlawn Street, Clearwater, FL 33756.

Home Going Celebration: Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church 845 Woodlawn Street, Clearwater, FL 33756.

Entrusted Care to Smith-Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services - 727-442-2388.