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MEGAN SIMMONS Obituary

SIMMONS Megan Rene Simmons, age 14, went to be with her Lord and Savior August 14, 2013 in Jacksonville, FL. Megan was born April 19, 1999 in Jacksonville, Florida to Kylie Jean Simmons and Steve Chesire. She was preparing to enter the eighth grade at Lakeshore Middle School. She enjoyed swimming, riding horses and using her lovely voice singing. Megan will be missed dearly by her mother Kylie Simmons and step dad Jay Sightler; her three brothers Brian Sightler, Thai Sightler, and Chandler Sightler; two sister Sabreena Sightler and Jennifer Pippin; maternal grandmother Karen Pippin; maternal grandfather Kyle Simmons; maternal great- grandmother Tommie Bell; two aunts Neta Sessions and Misty Sightler; and her uncle Kevin Simmons. She is also survived by numerous other aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family will receive friends and family 6:00- 8:00 pm, Friday, August 23, 2013 at Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am, Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Paxon Revival Center Church, 5461 Commonwealth Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254 with Pastor Steve Dobbs officiating. Interment will follow the services at Riverside Memorial Park, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Aug. 21, 2013.

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September 16, 2013

MEGAN I MISS YOU SO MUCH BABY THIS WAS HARD BUT I HAD TO BREAK DOWN AN DO THIS I AM SO LOST MEG THINGS ARE NOT THE SAME ITS HARD TO ACCEPT BUT BABY GIRL I KNOW YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL IN HEAVEN AN I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN I LOVE YOU BABY LOVE ALWAYS AN FOREVER MOMMA

Dawn Freeman

August 26, 2013

So sorry for your loss many thoughts and prayers heading your way for the family may god bless you all and send much love your way.

Karen Pippin

August 25, 2013

Megan i miss you so much and you know you have my heart with you,i love you more than i can say i am just so lost without you here love you Megiedo.You will always be with me nana will see you soon my baby girl.

Tammy Simmons Breedon

August 25, 2013

May God Bless and keep you and your family always. Much Love sent to you.

Jessica Pickett

August 25, 2013

Megan your a beautiful Angel now who's earned her wings, you and Jasmine will always be missed,You were such beautiful girls. R.i.p Girls Fly free.

ROBERT SIMMONS

August 25, 2013

MEGAN
UNCLE ROBERT AND AUNT CATHY LOVE YOU VERY MUCH,
FLY ON PRETTY ANGEL

Alicia Henderson

August 23, 2013

Megan was in my Home Room & 3rd period class last school year. I worked closely with her everyday. My heart hurts over the loss of one of my Home Room babies. May you rest in peace & may God comfort your close friends & family.

Kimberly Francis

August 23, 2013

My heart goes out to you and your family.My prayers and thoughts are with you always.

Emily Bryan

August 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Megan's family and friends, she was loved by everyone who knew her, she was such a sweet and beautiful girl. She is an Angel now, just like she was an Angel on earth. Her spirit still lives on and I truly believe she's watching over everyone she loved and she is still right there with you and will Always be with you! You are very missed by us all, but you will never be forgotten!!! R.I.P Megan. All my Love!!!

angela kurtz

August 22, 2013

You know you were like a daughter to me Megan, I love you with all my heart; though I cannot bring you back here to us I know that where you are I will someday be and we will meet again. Kylie and Karen you know that I will always be here for you both. I love you both. I cannot erase this wound or turn back time but I can tell you that as much as this hurts us here Megan is happy and waiting for you on the other side; She would want us all to remember her and to celebrate her life not drown in our sorrow. I love you Two and will see you later.

cindy george

August 22, 2013

My heart goes out to you and your family my prayers and thoughts are with you

Gloria blanco

August 22, 2013

You where a gift here on earth and now your a gift to every Angel in heaven, i miss you .

Elisa DElia

August 21, 2013

Megan you were much to young and full of life to be taken so soon. May God and the Angels guide you to Heaven and watch over you.

Ann Dixon

August 21, 2013

Karen.Kylie.Neta.Kevin. & Chandler..you all are in my prayers.Megan is at peace..no more pain..its hard i know..but God will take care of you now..love you all to the moon and beyond..You have a special Angel now..she has earned her wings..love you BABY BLUE EYES...Rest now..you will truely be missed

Ruth Monigold

August 21, 2013

my daughter yahairalis went to school with her and she was her best friend shewas there for my daughter in good and bads she was a good kid now shes an angel she will be missed and will be watching over all the people who loved her R.I.P Megan
Ruth and Yary

Miss Carroll

August 21, 2013

I teach at Megan's school and worked with her briefly last year. She was so sweet and had a smile that could light up a room. I pray that you all find peace in the wonderful memories that Megan has given to all of you.

The Wynn Famliy

August 21, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

The Jackson Family

August 21, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Caitlin Gallant

August 21, 2013

I will always love you and I miss you so much that I cry over your loss everyday. You always will hold that special place in my heart.

Jessica Pickett

August 21, 2013

You'll forever be missed, R.I.P Megan

neta sessions

August 21, 2013

doddle bug aunt neta loves and misses you you are a angel in heaven you will forever be missed nobody will ever replace you

Tina Bladen

August 21, 2013

There are no words I can say that would ease the pain of losing a child. I am praying God sends you strength and comfort. Megan, baby girl, you will always be remembered.

Devonna And Kevin

August 21, 2013

You will be missed. I have many memories and i pray for your family to get thru this difficult time. My son kevin is having a hard time w your being in heaven, he loved you like his own. RIP beautiful

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