Regina is predeceased by her grandparents; two siblings and a granddaughter. Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Leonard “Laddie” Liveoak (Deborah) and Margaret Fay Smith; daughters, Tiffany Simmons (Kempa) and Jarissa Boone; son, Quentin Simmons; six granddaughters; sisters, Shalimar McDaniel (Jeffrey) and Darla Bannister (Todd); many nieces and nephews as well as extended family and many friends.
Regina Denise lived in Artesia, NM until she was 10 years old when the family moved to Rayville, LA. Regina Denise was an All-Star softball player and won multiple cheer competitions. At 16 years old, Regina Denise moved to San Antonio, TX where she completed Job Corps. Regina Denise met and married her husband of 24 years, Sam Simmons. At 20 years old Regina Denise gained her insurance licensure and was an award winning insurance agent for Allstate. She loved music, dancing, fishing and bowling. Regina's home was the Kool-Aid house for all the neighborhood children who still visit and love her to this day. Regina Denise was a free spirit who loved and died by her own rules. She'll be truly missed by all.
There will be a service at the park on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 6pm. Please visit www.WoodlawnNorfolk.com to leave a message of condolence for the family.
