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Mrs. Thomasena Mitchell Simmons

Passed 10/24/2023

Obituary For Mrs. Thomasena Mitchell Simmons

Funeral services for Mrs. Thomasena Mitchell Simmons, 61, of 134 Ginger Lake Drive, Orangeburg, SC, will be held 11:00am, Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at William Chapel AME Church, 1198 Glover Street, Orangeburg, SC, with interment to follow in Crestlawn Memorial Garden. Rev. Dr. Stanley Rivers is officiating.

Mrs. Simmons passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at MUSC-Orangeburg.

Visitation will be held Monday, October 30, 2023, from 1pm - 6:00pm. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Ivy Beyond The Wall Ceremony will be held at 6:00pm.

Family and friends may visit the residence, 134 Ginger Lake Drive, Orangeburg from 3:00pm - 7:00pm daily, or call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com


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Dareinn Stevens sent Traditional Floor Basket for Mrs. Thomasena Mitchell Simmons - October 30, 2023

Sending heartfelt condolences and a bouquet to bring some comfort during this difficult time. Love Jasmine Branch & Dareinn Stevens

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Oshaw Busby sent Deeply Adored for Mrs. Thomasena Mitchell Simmons - October 26, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. -Oshaw Perez Busby

I met you over 40 years ago and you get married and move next door to my in laws. You were always the smallest in the room with the biggest voice. You will be missed my friend. To the family please hold on to all the precious memories, she gave you. I know you guys have a few. Karl Berry

My thoughts and prayers are with the Simmons family at this time. Mrs.T always had me laughing! I remember when I would come to the school to visit my mom, she would always say "Take your momma home, she won't stop working" Never a dull moment. Your personality and smile will truly be missed. S.I.P. Tawanna Zeigler(daughter of Barbara Z. Davis)

I will really miss you, Mrs. Simmons. You were a great mentor and an awesome friend. You helped me when I was down, and made me laugh, even when I was happy. There was never a dull moment with you around. I thank you for being in my life, while you were able to. Much love to you and your family. ~Janiah E

Sincere condolences to the family of the late Thomasena Mitchell Simmons. Your loved one touch the lives of so many people. I had the privilege of working with her as a School Counselor for 12 years. To know her was to love her. I found her to be a diamond in the rough. All you had to do was peel back the layers and you would find a shining jewel. To me she had a heart of gold and her memory will forever live on in the minds and hearts of those who knew and loved her. R.I.P. "T" Simmons R.I.P.

Barbara Z. Davis, Retired Co-Worker

Dear Simmons Family, we are thinking of you and praying for you. We wish you comfort during this difficult time, please accept our deepest sympathies and love. Sincerely, the Jones and Evans Family.

We grew up next door to you.So proud of the woman you became.You threw us with this one.God blessed you real good.Now it is time for your reward rest well homegirl.Dorothy,Frankie

Sincere Condolences for the loss of a woman who has never met a stranger, she will dearly be missed. Larry and Bernell Weathers

To the family of my classmate, may you find comfort in the loving memories of this beautiful soul. God bless,and give you peace and understanding. Sherry Whetstone Parker Class of "80"

To the family of my classmate, may you find comfort in the loving memories of this beautiful soul. God bless,and give you peace and understanding.

Sending my deepest condolences to the family thank you for sharing her with us she touched many of our lives in Calhoun County she will truly be missed. Sherrbia Hughes

Our deepest sympathy to the family ! We will keep all of you in prayer. Ms.T. Simmons will be missed. All our memories Will be cherished and stay in our hearts . Vernell and Ricky J.Boyd

My Deepest Condolences to Curtis, Mitch, an Chris. Tea was my my former co worker at DSS where we met and friends for over 35 years whom I loved dearly. We talked and shared many stories every week as we did on last week. She will definetly be missed. Stay strong as she would have wanted you all to be. My prayers are with you all.

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Thomasena was a wonderful person who touched the lives of many. May you find strength and solace in the memories you shared together. -Oshaw Perez Busby

Condolences to family, childhood friend Tea. Growing up in the Alley as children. Take your rest friend.

My Prayers to the family, Thomasena and I worked together many years ago and we kept in touch. I will cherish the memories and good times. She always talked about Curtis and her sons. I will miss you my friend. Charlene Byrd

My condolences to the family, Thomasena and I worked together in the 80's at Orangeburg County DSS and we kept in touch. She will be missed and I will always remember the times we shared

Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

To the Simmons family, You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear loved one Thomasena. May God give you peace to find comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Robinsons: Rev. Kim(Dianne) Whitney, Justin

My sincere sympathy to tge family 0of Thomasena. She will be missed. Reflect on the many happy moments you all shared. Be encouraged.... Dianne D. Paul, Summerville

With deepest sympathy to her husband ,sons, Cousin Sylvia and Daryl. Forever in my heart Tea. I didn't see you all the time but the love was always there! I will forever hold on to my childhood memories spending time with you and the family and you taking me all around Orangeburg with you when I was little. Until we meet again. I love you Cousin! And I will forever hold on to the fond memories I have of you and how I looked up to you. This is heartbreaking. πŸ’” May your soul R. I P. Gone but never forgotten πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ

Lucinda Matthew-Lewin (Cindy)

Our Love and Prayers are with you, Curtis, Mitchell and Chris, in the loss of your Beloved Wife and Dear Mother, Thomasena. While mere words cannot address your level of grief, God in his infinite wisdom will give you the strength and peace to endure. Please know that those whom loved Thomasena share in your sorrow. Never a DULL Moment! "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." -George & Ida Walters

Praying for the family and you will be missed cuzzin .

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

Simmons Funeral Home | Orangeburg, SC

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