Lorraine Louise Colleton Simmons

Lorraine Louise Colleton-Simmons, 89, entered into eternal rest on

April 5, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. She was born on March 2, 1937, in

Moss Swamp, South Carolina, to the late Robert Colleton, Sr. and Helen

Reed Colleton. She was raised in a loving, close‑knit family where the

strong values of faith, perseverance, and compassion were instilled

into her and guided her throughout her life.

Lorraine was educated in the Colleton County school system. She

developed a quiet strength and the discipline to be a self-starter. She

was baptized at an early age, which informed her devotion to family.

Having taught herself to sew, crochet, and knit, she made most of her

own clothing, crocheted blankets for all her grandchildren, and knitted

bedspreads.

Lorraine dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren, and

extended family. She possessed a passionate spirit and a heart that

welcomed everyone. Anyone entering her home was met with comfort,

laughter, delicious food, and a memorable time.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Beverly Ann

Simmons; her parents; and her brothers David Colleton, Marion

Colleton, Robert Colleton Jr., and James Colleton.

She leaves to cherish her memory her loving children: Reverend Be

Louis Colleton of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; Larry H. Colleton (Lynn)

of Orlando, Florida; Reverend James A. Simmons of St. Louis, Missouri;

Cedric M. Simmons (Tammy) of Mableton, Georgia; and devoted

brother, Melvin Colleton (Rhoda) of Goose Creek, South Carolina.

Lorraine’s legacy continues through her grandchildren: April Holland

(Nathan), Geoffrey Colleton, Ayneka Benjamin (Kelly), Jacob Colleton,

and Camden Alexander Simmons; and her great‑grandchildren:

Benjamin Holland, Jared Holland, Silas Benjamin, Israel Benjamin,

Gabrielle Holland, Danielle Holland, Angela Holland, and Charity

Benjamin.

She is also lovingly remembered by her nieces: Judith Brown, Tracey

Glover (Jarod), Tondalayer Colleton, and Tededria Colleton; her

nephews: Victor Craig Pinckney, David Brown, Quentin Colleton, Devin

Colleton (Melissa); along with a host of additional nieces, nephews,

cousins, friends, and extended family who were touched by her

kindness.

Lorraine’s life was a testament to hard work and her love for family.

She will be remembered for her hospitality, sincerity, and her devotion

to family. Her legacy lives on in the generations she nurtured and the

lives she touched.

“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”

(2 Corinthians 5:8 NSV)

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