LaVona Alston-Simmons's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2023 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina

LaVona Alston-Simmons

August 28, 1951 - September 25, 2023 (72 years old)

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

LaVona Alston-Simmons's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2023 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina

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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home

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LaVona Alston-Simmons

August 28, 1951 - September 25, 2023 (72 years old)

Rocky Mount, North Carolina


LaVona Alston-Simmons Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved LaVona Alston-Simmons (Rocky Mount, North Carolina), born in Amityville, New York, who passed away at the age of 72, on September 25, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Johnny C. Alston, Sr. and Christine Wilson Alston; and her brother Johnny C. Alston, Jr.. She is survived by: her husband Lance J. Simmons; her children, Clifton Durham (Geeneka) of Woodbridge, VA and Cheri Brice (Sidney) of Raleigh; her grandchildren, Jalen M. Durham, Kori N. Brice, Rashad E. Brice and Syndi N. Brice; her siblings, Thomas Alston (Deitra), Doris (Darryl Lacy) of Washington and Merita Sistrunk (Ike Jackson); and her siblings-in-law, Harriet Alston, Harold Simmons (Robin), Lawrence Simmons and Vaughn Simmons. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in LaVona's memory to American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home



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September 30, 2023

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September 30, 2023

Susan and Ann Goodwin sent flowers

“Thinking of all of you all and knowing the loss you each feel as we wish you comfort in having shared in LaVona's life and love — Sincerely, Susan and Ann Goodwin”


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