Simone was preceded in death by her parents; Simon and Marie Ristorcelli, her loving husband; Aubrey Jernigan and her special friends; Helen, Peggy, Marie, and Pauline. She leaves behind her only child; Delia Ward and husband Scott Ward, granddaughter; Cherie (Derrick) Campbell, grandson; Dolan Ward (Sydney White), two great-granddaughters; Kelsey Ward and Ansley Campbell, two sisters; Paulette and Jeanette. She is also survived by Herbert and Sorita Jernigan, Wendell and Patty Jernigan, Ethel and Charles Cresawn, Larry Jernigan, Phyllis Jernigan and Billy Hopkins, and many nieces and nephews.
Simone was born in Toulon, France on November 25, 1933, but has lived in the United States of America since 1960. She became a citizen in 1971, and was very proud of it. Simone was a beautiful woman inside and out. She was a giving and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be missed dearly by everyone who knew her.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Covenant Care Center that watched over Mrs. Jernigan and a special thanks to Sunday and Twana. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Elizabeth Chapel Church Cemetery, 8008 Chumuckla Hwy., Milton, FL 32571.
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