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Anastasia B. Simms

06/26/2003 - 02/14/2021

Obituary For Anastasia B. Simms

OPELOUSAS- Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Northside Church of Christ, 9026 LA-182, Opelousas, LA, for Ms. Anastasia B. Simms, 17, who entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 14, 2021 in San Antonio, TX. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Brother Jawaski will be officiating the funeral services.

Anastasia’s memories are being cherished by: her father, Meguel A. Simms, Sr. of Opelousas, LA and her mother, Eva M. McDowell of College Station, TX; her daughter, Avionna Elaine Blair of San Antonio, TX; one brother, Meguel Simms, Jr. of Bastrop, LA; four sisters, Ta’Maya McDowell and Olivia McDowell, both of San Antonio, TX, Zoe Rizzutto of Port Allen, LA and Mechelle Simms of Bastrop, LA; paternal grandmother, Jennifer Simms of Opelousas, LA; aunts and uncles, Hope Richard (Ludovick) and Bridgette McDowell, both of Lafayette, LA, Casper Claiborne, Jr. of Opelousas, LA and Tikiwia Wallace of Houston, TX; Godmother, Christina Balentine of San Antonio, TX; one niece, Sariyah Lanay Robinson of Detroit, MI; and host of relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by: her maternal grandparents, Evelyn Semien and Joseph Charles Semien; paternal grandfather, Larry Guillory; and an uncle, Michael McDowell.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Northside Church of God.

** Please be advised we will adhere to the safety measures and precautions provided by the state of Louisiana due to COVID-19. Masks are required for those who will be in attendance. **

The family of Anastasia would like to express their sincere thanks to all that have given a card, prayer, donation, etc... whatever have been done, the Simms and McDowell family are appreciative.

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market Street, Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.06/26


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I love you Ana and I miss you forever I thank God for putting you in my life to brighten my worse days and tell me how beautiful I was even if I didn't think so you always made sure I had a smile on my face I love you baby and I will forever miss you

Rest in peace beautiful angel!

Ana, you were such a gift to have known and to have taught. I'll miss your smile and your infectious laugh forever. Mrs. W

Hey bestfriend my heart throbs nonstop i panic and cry super hard. Im half gone without you literally im so limp with myself now 😭why man just why ..idk what else to say this is hurting way to much .love u until I write u next time:)

Anastasia, you were a wonderful friend. You were ridiculously hilarious, and you never failed to brighten my day with your laughter and smile. Thank you for blessing my life with your presence, you will forever be missed.

My beautiful baby, god only knows how much I want to be there and how much I miss you. You were my light baby, and still are. I am eternally in your debt for the amount of times you made me laugh and uplifted me. I love you with all my heart. You've always been a warrior for what you believe in. I just know you're up there in heaven making all of the angels amongst you laugh. Your spirit is felt on each and every person you impacted. You have left a mark on this world I've never seen someone else do. Baby I miss you, I love you, I cherish you. Until we meet again to laugh and drill one more time. Watch over us and rest easy.💚🤍

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Ford & Joseph Funeral Home | Opelousas, LA

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