Pernell Simmons Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Pernell Simmons of Westwego, Louisiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Pernell left this world on October 1, 2024 at the age of 70, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Pernell Simmons to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Simmons and Hilda Simmons; his granddaughter Sairyona Cain; his siblings, Emily Simmons, Olivia Simmons, Sadie Mae Hill Russell, Joyce Simms, Freddie Birden, Norman Simmons and Charles Simmons; and his siblings-in-law, Vanessa, JoAnn Harris, Willie Charles Harris and Anthony Harris.
He is survived by: his wife Glenda Simmons; his son Pernell Simmons, Jr. (Andrea); his siblings, Velma Lee Whittington (Walter), Isabella Jones (Herbert), Ordelia Thomas (Robert) and Hilda Mae Simmons-Jones (Darnel); his brother-in-law Edward Harris; his goddaughters, Norma Jean Simmons and Valerie Birden; his friends, Ananias Birden and Shirley Lewis; and his aunt Patricia Brook. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 11th 2024 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Little Zion Baptist Church (433 Avondale Garden Rd, Westwego, LA 70094). A celebration of life was held on Friday, October 11th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location. An entombment was held on Friday, October 11th 2024 at the Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (3540 US-90, Avondale, LA 70094).
