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Janice Aileen Simmons


Sunrise: January 5, 1954

Sunset: June 13, 2021
Janice was born to Maria Pugh and later adopted by Charlie and Marion Wynn. She received her formal education as a student of the Suffolk Public School system. She was employed in many fields throughout her life. She retired from a management role after working for Citi Trends for 10 years. As a resident of Petersburg, Virginia, Janice was loved by many. Everyone who came in contact with her, has their own special memory, or stories but they all have one thing in common, “God”. She loved GOD and she never let that go unknown. To know her was to truly love her.
Janice was preceded in her expedition to rest by her parents; son, Ezra O. Wynn; sister, Marion Wynn; brother, Nathaniel James Pugh; and one brother-in-law, Bobby Block. She leaves to cherish her memories, and celebrate her life: her husband, Shelby D. Simmons; four children: Erica Wynn, Shelise Tucker, Ralph Tucker, III and Jokari Tucker; four stepchildren: Antonie Hodges, Anthony Taylor, Sr., Shelby Demps and Zajae Murphy; ten grandchildren: Jakira Tucker, Jalicia Carter, Jaliyuah Tucker, Jamiyah Tucker, Ajayla Wynn, Kamariah Cost, Daquan Brown, Shaquana Brown, Nykira Taylor, Anthony Taylor, Jr. and Leila Taylor; three great grandchildren: Ky’Ree Tucker, Kailee Tucker and Khari Dyson; brother, Dennis Pugh; mother-in-law, Ernestine Barnes; three sisters-in-law: Denise Barnes, Ludrena Williams and Subrena Williams; one brother-in-law, Michael Block; one special niece, Yolanda Winkler; a special friend, Linda Knight; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Viewing Wednesday, June 23, 2021 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Boulevard Portsmouth, VA 23701 Service WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE Thursday, June 24, 2021 11:00am Metropolitan Funeral Service Portsmouth Chapel Interment Greenlawn Memorial Gardens 3920 Airline Boulevard Chesapeake, VA 23321 The family is following the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines for funeral attendance.

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    Nellie Spence Wilson says

    So sorry to hear about the passing of Janice my sister Charlene and her wad good friends and I knew her also GOD has her now We’ll remember her always praying for the family

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    EW says

    sending our sincere condolences to her children and grandchildren.

    love
    the Washington Family

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    Shirley Browder (IEM) says

    So sorry for your loss, just remember Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal.

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    Bernice Wyche (IEM) says

    So sorry for your loss, Janice was a part of our Prayer Ministry and we will miss her smiling face 🙏

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    Lorrie Taylor says

    To God be the glory. Sending my condolences to the family. Janice will be greatly missed. She was a part of my church family. Such a kind and loving christian. God is with his angel, Janice.

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    Margaret Edwards says

    Sending my prayers and condolences to the Simmons Family. Janice will surely be missed. She was an inspiration to me and my family. May she fly high w GOD’S WINGS.

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    Brenda Hayes says

    Sending my prayers and condolences to the Simmons Family. Janice will be missed. She’s now in GOD’S HANDS.

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    Cheryl Demiel and First Church of Deliverance II. says

    Praying the prayer of comfort to all of the family. She has gone on to be with our lord and Savior. Celebrate her home going for we will miss and always love her. Be comforted by the Holy Spirit Family.

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    Jennifer Celli says

    May God comfort Janice’s family and give them strength in this sad time, and take comfort in knowing Janice is no longer in pain and home with her Lord…All my love

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    Valerie Jackson and family. says

    My condolence to the family. Stay lifted and keep the faith. May God continue to send a comforter by your side in this difficulted day ahead. We are here for you Jamaya and your family in the time of need. God’s Blessing forward.
    You are altogether beautiful, My darling, There is no flaw in you.
    Song of Songs 4:7

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