Shirley Jean Winding was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA and transitioned to eternal life on January 02, 2024. She was born April 08, 1956 to the late Izer “Mice” and Emma Simmons.
To know Shirley was to love Shirley. She was a kind and gentle spirit that could melt your heart with her smile. She genuinely loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them all. In all her many titles from mom to grandma to auntie to sister and to friend, grandma had to be her absolute favorite. She absolutely loved spoiling all her grandbabies every chance she got. Shirley was extremely proud to be a mother and often stated her greatest accomplishment in life was her children.
In her later years of life, she truly built an amazing and stronger relationship with the Lord. She was a long-time member of the New Abundant Life Tabernacle and often spoke to “her pastor” Elder Odell Winding and “her First Lady” Vicky Winding about getting her healing. We believe in her transition to eternal life, she received just that.
She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories, her son Marcus Winding of Baton Rouge, LA, her daughter Cynthia Winding-Renthrope (Corey) of Denham Springs, LA, all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sisters Liz McCray of Walker, LA and Gloria Simmons of Baton Rouge, LA, her brothers Willie Simmons of Maringouin, LA, Nelson Simmons (Wanda) of Geismar, LA, Ernest Simmons (Shimeta) of Walker, LA and Raymond Simmons (Christine) of Walker, LA, and a host of niece and nephews.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Mice and Emma Simmons and siblings, Frank Simmons, Isaac Simmons, Albert Simmons, and Dan Simmons Sr.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday January 13, 2024 at The New Abundant Life Tabernacle located at 4025 Denham Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70805 at 11:00 am.
14 comments
Tremesia Abbott
January 13, 2024 at 8:21 am
Praying your strength during this difficult time. Look to the hills from whence comets your help. Be encouraged.
Cynthia Winding
January 20, 2024 at 2:04 am
We appreciate you so much
Reginald & Martha Robinson
January 13, 2024 at 5:51 am
We live in a time where saying goodbye may be hard, especially when it’s to soon. But know this, that the day is coming when death will be no more, the Bible says it best at Revelation24:4. So you can have faith knowing that Romans 6:23 is open to us all. BE STRONG, and hold onto your wonderful memories ✨️ ❤️ 🙏
Cynthia Winding
January 20, 2024 at 2:05 am
Thank you both so much. We appreciate your words to help provide us comfort during such a difficult time
Shaintaril Wilson
January 12, 2024 at 9:53 pm
Sleep pretty my gorgeous Aunt. I’m going to miss doing your hair and our little conversations.
Cynthia Winding
January 20, 2024 at 2:06 am
She definitely enjoyed the moments you both spent together. She bragged on you so much and was so proud of all you had going.
Anit Hand
January 9, 2024 at 3:01 pm
Continued prayers to you, Renee and family! What a beautiful mom you have both inside and out. I am only a knock away from you if you just need a shoulder to lean on or dry your tears. Keep your faith that she is with God and living pain free, worry free and looking over you with the biggest smile ever. I love seeing all the pictures you are sharing and look forward to reading all the memories you two made. Sending you a BIG hug my sweet neighbor.
Cynthia Winding
January 11, 2024 at 4:39 pm
Thank you so much. We truly appreciate your prayers and your kind words.
Melodie Walker
January 7, 2024 at 9:32 pm
Shirley was my dear friend and best best friend for years. Even when her kids was young and before they born . A even before she was married, we been friends for a very long time. It is very sad to lose a friend. She will truly be missed my best friend. My condolences to the family love all. From Melodie Walker of Baton Rouge La
Cynthia Winding
January 20, 2024 at 2:06 am
We will always love and appreciate you.
Lora Simmons
January 7, 2024 at 4:01 pm
Take ur rest auntie Shirley u will be truly missed
Florida Gage Oliver
January 7, 2024 at 4:29 am
Praying for the family that God will give you the strenth to get through this difficult time, loosing a love one is not so easy. I know what you are going through, because I have been there.
I know you loved her, but God loved her best.
Lora Simmons
January 7, 2024 at 3:49 pm
Rest easy auntie Shirley I will truly miss u
Janice James
January 7, 2024 at 2:39 am
My condolences to you’ll sending lots of hugs and love . She was truly someone that will be missed dearly… Take you rest my forever friend.❤️🙏🏽