Alice Simmons Obituary

Cousin Rosalyn-

I hear your name and one summer day comes to my mind. As usual, a hot, dusty day in Georgia, and all the cousins running around in the front yard barefooted. My sister Lana and Rosalyn were riding the horse double and barebacked. I hit the horse with a pinecone, the horse ran under the clothesline and raked both girls off onto the ground in a siting position in a cloud of dust. I miss those summer days in Georgia when all the cousins got together. Swimming, fishing in the river, eating watermelon, and playing. I miss those days and I will miss you, Rosalyn Alice. I know you're in heaven, so look up daddy(Uncle Pete), Uncle Ward and all the rest of the family. I'm sure they can tell you where all the good fishing holes are located. :)



Love,

Mozzy(Lamar)and Martha Sue Crawford

and family

Rosalyn,

I remember Rosalyn, Alvin and Al coming to our beach house in Fernandina Beach Fla. and having such a wonderful time. She loved fishing in the surf. She gave us a key hanger to organize the car and house keys. Such good memories.

Love,

Aunt Irene Crawford

Cousin Rosalyn,

I hear your name and one summer day comes to my mind. As usual, a hot , dusty day in Georgia-all the cousins running around in the yard barefooted. My sister, Lana and Rosalyn were riding the horse double and barebacked. I hit the horse with a pinecone, the horse ran under the clothesline and raked both girls off onto the ground in a sitting position in a cloud of dust.

I miss those summer days in Georgia when all the cousins got together. Swimming, fishing in the river, and eating watermelon. I miss those days and I miss you Rosalyn Alice.

I know you are in heaven, so look up my daddy(Uncle Pete), Uncle Ward and the rest of the family. I am sure they know where the good fishing holes are.

Love, Mozzy(Lamar), Martha Sue and Family

Dear Al, so sorry to hear of your sudden loss of your mom. I do know that she is in a good place and getting lots of doggy kisses! I hope you can find peace and your spirituality will get you through this.

Rosalyn,

What a feeling of comfort to know that a dear, dear classmate of ours rest in the arms of our loving Father. You were part of our wonderful high school memories and we will cherish having known you. May God comfort your loved ones that will miss your daily presence in their lives and my he guide them and give them that peace that only he can give. God bless you dear friend .

Benji and Susanne (Pearce) Dandridge

Al,



So sorry to learn of your mother's passing. I hope loving friends and family surround you and you are comforted. This being on the heels of Mr. Ward's death I can only say two good sons represent their parents well, you and Reese.

Al,

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You and your dad are in our prayers. God bless you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Alvin, I was devastated to hear about Rosalyn. She was a very special person and oh, what wonderful memories from elementary and high school and then after we both got married. My heart goes out to you and Al. Rosalyn will be missed by so many who loved her.

Al,

Please know that all our love, prayers and thoughts are with you and your dad. You are a super guy. Your mom did a great job!!



With love, Melody, J3, J4 and Jess Morton

Rosalyn was an awe inspiring cousin of mine. I know when I would visit them, I would be mesmerized by her personality. I also remember meeting Alvin when they were just dating. All being wonderful memories of mine. I will miss her.

Rosalyn will be missed but the memories of knowing her will continue. We will have a great reunion when we are all called Home.

Rosalyn Crawford...I remember it like yesterday...up on that stage at James Island High School, so many years ago...Our favorite cheerleader for the James Island Ram's football team! Always a smile, a cheer & a nice word for everyone. Her sister, Sandra, was in my class then, so she was also a "big-sister" image for us all.

She will be missed & loved forever.

Judy Oltmann Bennett & husband, Jim

All of us who grew up on James Island are a part of a wonderful family. Rosalyn was our sister in Christ and we will miss her.