Youlandice “Nik” Simmons, 24, of Peoria, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at home.
Nik was born in Peoria on April 21, 1986. She was a 2004 graduate of Manual High School and a member of New Cornerstone Baptist Church in Peoria.
She is survived by her parents, Charles and Joangela (Faulkner) Simmons of Peoria; birth parents, Melissa McDonald of Peoria and Bobby Baker, Sr. of Creve Coeur; brothers, Pere (Robin) Faulkner, Edmond, Elander and Issac Simmons, Torlando Johnson and Kenzie Ross, all of Peoria, and Bobby Baker, Jr. of Milwaukee, WI; sisters, Natasha Faulkner of Indianapolis, Tayo Faulkner, Tyecha Washington, Camille Simmons, Lacey Simmons, Kandice Johnson and Youdanyce McDonald, all of Peoria, and Monique Simmons of Rockford; son, Darryl Miller, Jr.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Nik was formerly an assistant teacher at the Early Learning Center on University Street in Peoria. She was also a self-employed beautician.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at New Cornerstone Baptist Church, with Pastor Dr. Mark A. McConnell officiating. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, also at New Cornerstone. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in West Peoria.
Memorial contributions may be made to the memorial fund established for the fire victims at CEFCU in Peoria.
The family will be receiving friends at 2707 West Latrobe Street in Peoria.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 428 West McClure Avenue, in Peoria.
What do I remember about Youlandice... I worked with her at the Early Learning Center. She always made me laugh. She was always smiling. She loved her son first and foremost and always put him first. She was very outgoing and fun. She lived life to the fullest. She was never scared to take a chance. She was an awesome person to get to know. I am thankful that I had the chance to meet her. You will be greatly missed and NEVER forgotten.
Jen
| Lisa Taylor |
Friend of Maria Nesbitt-Winbush |
April 29, 2010 |
Dear Joangela & Charles (Mcgoo), I'm a friend of Maria & Joann. I've met your family several times. You all came here for Joann's 60th birthday. You have a beautiful family. The Bible says, Except a grain of corn fall in the ground and die, it abideth alone but, if it fall in the ground and die it bringeth forth much fruit. Your children and grandchild (including the other young man that passed away) deaths are not in vain. I pray that much spiritual fruit will come 100 fold and remain for the glory of God. May the peace of God keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. God is Merciful. You will see them again. 2Cor. 5:8...Absent from the body and present with the Lord....Wherefore comfort one another with these words. The Risen Savior Jesus Christ, strengthen you now and forever in the Name of Jesus. Love and prayers, Lisa Taylor
| Kenneth & Chyrl Anders |
God pick from us garden |
April 29, 2010 |
My condolence to the family:
May prayers go out to the family, but remember God do not make mistake. On April 21, 2010 God went into his garden and he pick 4 beautiful flowers. I can't know how you the mother feel to lose two childrens and a grandson, but remember will send his comforter to comfort you in a time like this just believe and know he will see u through. I remember when my sisters and I came to sing at Cornerstone Baptist Church for a program my sister Nicky McKinsey put on and Nik did all our hair, and she jooked our hair up. She was a very good hairdresser. So Nik RIP, and jook so hair up in heaven. You will be missed in Peoria.
Love Nicky sister, Dianne from Texas
| TOYA |
Missing U |
April 29, 2010 |
I Miss u so much words cant express how much i miss u, but I know that u are in a way better place with no more pain, worries, no haters all love up there in heaven..So til we meet again In Jesus name save me a sit right next to u cuz.
I love u.
| Jen |
Greatly Missed, but NEVER 4-Gotten |
April 29, 2010 |
I worked with Youlandice at the Early Learning Center. She always made me laugh. She was always smiling. She loved her son first and foremost and always made him her priority. She was very outgoing and fun. She lived life to the fullest. She was never scared to take a chance. She was an awesome person to get to know. I am thankful that I had the chance to meet her. You will be greatly missed and NEVER forgotten. My heart goes out to her family for the loss of such an incredible person. R.I.P Youlandice
| Jay W. |
My Girl |
April 28, 2010 |
Wow! I can't believe that your gone! I remember picking you up so you could braid my hair. The long talks, and the hours of listening to old school gospel songs and R & B music. You always said you needed something up beat while you braid. I was just telling you how I couldn't believe that you were all grown up. I will miss you more than you know, little sis.
