Iona Pickens Simmons Obituary
In loving memory of Iona Pickens Simmons (Tampa, Florida), who departed this world on May 25, 2026 at the age of 70. Iona leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eddie Lee and Lottie Pickens; her brother Fred Pickens; her aunt Betty Jackson Denson; and her niece Freddie Mae Pickens.
She is survived by: her children, Keycia Graves and James Pickens; her sisters, Gwendolyn Montgomery (Sidney) of Atlanta, GA and Rebecca Simmons (John) of Tampa, FL; her nieces and nephews, Debbie Pickens of Tampa, FL, Brenda Pickens of Tampa, FL, Colette Berry (Nigel) of Atlanta, GA, Walter Pickens of Tampa, FL and Edward Montgomery of Atlanta, GA; and her aunts, Annie Mae Felder of Newark and Thelma Jackson of Miami, FL. She is also survived by cousins, other relatives and friends.
