Smith-Youngs Funeral Home, Inc. | Clearwater, FL

Obituary For Rolanda Laurel Simmons

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.

Guest Book

My dear Ro...I just found out that you left and I have been trying to come to terms with the empty feelings I have been feeling all day. We had some great times together and you gave me the encouragement to be more adventurous and I'll always love you for being that friend that I really needed then. I can only hope that I brought something to your life also even though we still had many things to do. My friend always and forever, Patrice Glover-Turner.

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a Candle you will be miss and that smile

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So sorry to hear about Rolanda and her dad 😱. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this period of life. Kenneth Webster and Family

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Saying goodbye is never easy, so I'll say see you later Landa. Gone too soon, but never to be forgotten. We started as co-workers and became long time friends. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for the love and care that you shared. You were certainly one of a kind. A beautiful person inside and out. I will love and miss you always. You will always be a Twin Tower to me. My deepest and sincerest condolences to your family. May God continue to be with your family and friends and bring them comfort and peace. Prayers and Love, Kellie Shaw

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A truly amazing and dear co-worker has gone to heaven far too soon, Rolanda, you will be missed by so many...but we have plenty of fun, bright memories with you to put a smile on our faces every time we think of you. Deepest sympathy to all your family, thinking of all of them to get through this painful time. Peace be with you my dear. ❤️ Courtney Haan

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Beautiful service for our beautiful Rolanda. We love you. You will always be with us. Healing prayers for all her family and friends. ❤️

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Sending my heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family and loved ones of Londa. Trina

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Rolanda was a beautiful loving child of God who is now resting in His Loving Arms. I remember her as someone who made me feel so welcome as a new employee at PSCU and she always made me feel loved! She was a treasure and will always be close in all your hearts. My prayers are lifted up for all the family for God to heal your broken hearts - John Cinchett

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I remember the first time I saw you @New Zion and I thought to myself she is Stunning... makeup on point clothes on point . And nobody could do the dramatic eyes like you. Much Love to the family as she takes her Rest

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Rolanda was an awesome co-worker and friend. It's still hard to grasp that she is gone. Praying for all of you . Tracie

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My prayers and condolences to the family🙏

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Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." With heartfelt sympathy: With Love, Reverend Ronald Lawrence and the True Vine Missionary Baptist Church Family...Clearwater, Florida

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"Our love and deepest sympathies to you and your family, "May the pain you feel now be nothing compared to joy found within the memories of Roland

- James Jean Pierre

My condolences to family and friends. Rolanda was a great lady. -Dan Ruppe

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Oh our beautiful girl. We love You soooo much. Always have since our first meeting. A best sister and friend since the early 90's. How does one describe a human being that lit up the whole space she ever entered like no one else. Always in our hearts. Forever just the best friend. We will miss your laughter hugs and smiles. Your kindness and constant support for us and our family along with Keybo KJ and all the McGee and Simmons family will always be remembered and held close to our hearts. Love love love Theresa Greg Sammie and Heather Helms.

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Our deepest love and sorrow for the lost of our beloved Rolanda who was an intricate part of the Bayview Family as we followed Christ in the awesome loving ministries of the late Pastor Walter Campbell and his spiritually divine wife and First Lady Annie Campbell. We will forever be the Bayview Church Family though the end of time as the ministries are gone and many members are in Heaven now waiting for Rolanda with Pastor Walter and Deacon James McGee who will greet us all one day. What a day that will be. May the peace and love God comfort and sustain her family.

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What an amazing woman! Her sweet loving yet no-nonsense spirit touched the heart and lives of so many people. She was a blessing to everyone she met. Rolanda you will be missed terribly-but your love will live on in each of us. I cherish the memories. Take your rest my friend.

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Wow! I can't believe this I just can't just remembering the times that we had growing up as well as you being my roommate with Tega all of us in Tallahassee condolences to your family. Again WOW u will be missed truly and you are truly love rest in peace Rolanda. God received a Angel for sure on Saturday❤️🙏🏿

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This is so unbelievable!!! My sincere condolences to all your family friends and loved ones. Remembering the times with you Monica and me at Kennedy Middle School. My bestie fo' real. Love you Londa and may you rest in peace my dear friend.😥🙏🏽❤️

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