Frederica

Simmons

Frederica Simmons was born on March 21, 1943, in The Bronx, NY. She was the second born to Wilhelmina Deas and George Scott, whom had four beautiful daughters. Frederica graduated from Saint Augustine's Grammar School and Cathedral High school.  She later attended Baruch College of the City University of New York where she received her certificate in Paralegal Services.

Fredi, as she was affectionately known, met Milton Haynes in the early 1960's and together they had two beautiful children. He preceded her in death shortly thereafter.  In the late 1960's, she met Robert Simmons, the greatest love of her life. From this union, they had three beautiful children and Fredi gained a beautiful bonus child.

In the 1980's, she began her career at the New York State Department of Motor Vehicle's where she was a beloved supervisor and manager before she retired in 2006.

Fredi was known for her no nonsense but quiet demeanor, but when that music began to play you knew where to find her and her dance partner—right on the dance floor. Fredi and Robert knew how to get the party started and would dance the night away until the party ended.

Fredi and Robert made their dream trip to Hawaii, but sadly, we said our final goodbyes to him in 2005. This sparked Fredi's love of traveling, as she embarked on many travel adventures in her later years.  She was also an avid reader and a beloved member of The Brenda Jackson book club.  Through her book club, she and her family recently traveled on a cruise to the Mexican Riviera. They also celebrated her milestone 80th birthday.

Fredi was a fighter, she battled 2 forms of cancer and was in remission. Sadly, we said our final goodbyes early Mother's Day Morning. She was surrounded by family preparing for the festivities of the day.

She was preceded in death by her sisters Theresa Screen and Margaret Singletary, her sons Jamal Taylor and Maurice Haynes. Frederica leaves her sister Janice Richardson (Bronx, NY), Sister-in-Law Cynthia Simmons (Bronx, NY), her children Orla Haynes (Englewood, NJ), Renard Simmons (Englewood, NJ), Darnell Simmons (Englewood, NJ), and Sharnitha Simmons (Englewood, NJ); her grandchildren Stephanie (Brooklyn, NY), Monique (Spokane, WA), Jason (Englewood, NJ), Derek (Englewood, NJ), Darian (Providence, RI), Samasia (San Diego, CA), lsiah (Weehawken, NJ) , Jamal Jr. (Bronx, NY), Amaya (Weehawken, NJ), Taylia (Tacoma, WA), Shanda (Spokane, WA), Shea (Spokane, WA), Ninah (Bronx, NY), Maurice (Anchorage, AK), Robert (Brooklyn, NY), Savannah (Brooklyn, NY), Darnell Jr. (Brooklyn, NY); six Great-Grands, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Frederica will be missed by all, but her loving and kind spirit along with her beautiful memories will live on forever.