FAYE JOYCE SIMMONS, daughter of the late Maggie Jessup Taylor and the late Charlie Nathan Taylor, was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
She was educated in North Carolina and graduated from J. J. Jones High School. She was a member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church.
Faye loved to go to the casino as well as playing cards, Tunk and Duces with family. She loved to go shopping and also loved her scratch offs. She had a heart of gold and she loved all.
Faye Joyce Simmons, at the age of 80 years, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Lucy Taylor, Jossie France, Annie Goins and Betty Bradey; her brothers, Lindo Taylor, Willie Taylor, Harry Taylor, Curtis Taylor, Charlie Will Taylor, Jessie Taylor and Eugene Taylor; her grandson, Andrew James Simmons and her βblood sisterβ, Emma Bradey.
Faye leaves to celebrate her life and to cherish precious memories of her, her sons, James Simmons, Andre Simmons and Kevin Simmons; her lovely daughter, Faithe Simmons; her stepson, Robert Brownlee; her stepdaughters, Nicole Corbin, Melinda Anderson, Nishel Brownlee and Niesha Brownlee; her sister, Estelle Bridges; her daughter-in-law, Tasha Fleming; her goddaughter, Jessica Tate; her grandchildren, Jermaine Simmons, Denise Simmons, Lapreya Simmons, Chrisy Simmons, Preston Simmons, Eddie Simmons, Andre Simmons, Jr., Devon Simmons, Neisha Carter, Shucara Dearing and Cheyenne House; her nieces, Ersla King, Maggie Bailey, Mary Porter, Joann James, Perlicilia France, Prophetess Gloria Herring, Estelle Vivian Cannon, Serena Sloane and Julia Mitchell; her nephews, Walter Goins, Charles France, Wayne France, Rev. Alvin Q. Taylor, Sr., Kerry Sawyers, Rickey Sawyers and James Taylor; her sister-in-law, Errie M. Taylor and a host of other relatives and friends.
Her life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2024 in the Chapel of the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with viewing and visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and burial in William Howard Day Cemetery.
My condolences to the family Faye was a very good friend of mine and I will always remember her and her kind words of wisdom. Rest on my friend
Auntie I will always remember you as the beautiful person that you were always smiling and showing love π you were very kind hearted ππ I know we are not year forever but I just want to say I love you and I'm so glad that I came to see you as much as I did and I believe that was your blood sister(EMMA BRADY)pushing me there but I would do it all again. I Know She Was Waiting For You When You Arrived ππΎ Take Your Rest Auntie No More Pain, No More Stress And Definitely No More Worrying. You Are Free ππΎ Rest Easy Aunt Faye. Love, Joann Brady π
Auntie I will always remember you as the beautiful person that you were always smiling and showing love π you were very kind hearted ππ I know we are not year forever but I just want to say I love you and I'm so glad that I came to see you as much as I did and I believe that was your blood sister(EMMA BRADY)pushing me there but I would do it all again. I Know She Was Waiting For You When You Arrived ππΎ Take Your Rest Auntie No More Pain, No More Stress And Definitely No More Worrying. You Are Free ππΎ Rest Easy Aunt Faye. Love, Joann Brady π
In her final days my Auntie was a fighter. I'm forever grateful to have had her in my life. She was an incredible woman who cared about everyone and their well being. I will miss you tremendously! I want to thank all the nurses & Hospice for showing the love and support to our family. Also, a special thanks to all her friends that supported the family when times were hard. Auntie you will be forever missed always & forever!! Niece - Arlean Mitchell of Harrisburg PA.
Deepest Sympathy Sincere condolences on the lost of your mother
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No more sorrow no more pain you have gained your Heavely wings ποΈ ππΎ of comfort too the family and her children
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