Rosemary Gail Simon, 71, of Winnie, passed away on July 24, 2020.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 30, at Fairview Cemetery in Winnie. Officiating will be Reverenced Chuck Kaliszewski of Christian Family Church in Houston.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Kelly Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 9, 1948, she was the daughter of Louis Joseph Valenciano and Helen Ann (Mauro) Valenciano. Rosemary was a beautician and the owner of Rosemary’s Hair Care in Winnie. She became a minister for marriages, a Youth Pastor, and a volunteer minister for The Arboretum in Winnie. Rosemary also taught at Abundant Life Christian Academy and Endtime Harvest Christian Academy for a few years. She was loved by everyone who had the privilege of meeting her. Rosemary enjoyed singing and ministering in music and could always be found dancing in the Spirit. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Valenciano and Helen Valenciano.
She is survived by her loving husband, Larry Simon of Winnie; children, John Simon also of Winnie, and Jason Simon and wife Michelle of Beaumont; siblings, Nancy Taghlebi and husband Amer, and Louie Valenciano; nieces and nephews, Tina Weinhoffer and husband David, Michelle Charlebois and husband Bruce, and Danny Foreman; grandchildren, HayLee Simon, Carlie Simon, and Jonathan Simon.
Serving as pallbearers are Jonathan Simon, Rusty Frederick, Justin Frederick, Jerit LeJeune, Samuel Ruiz, and Amir Benjamin. Honorary pallbearers are David Weinhoffer, Bruce Charlebois, Amer Taghlebi, Danny Foreman, Robert Harrington, Frank Owens, Joseph Dore, and Larry Huddleston.
Condolences
Renee Bouse Murrll
July 28, 2020
Rosemary was a large part of my spiritual life for many years. She was my prayer partner. I can still hear her singing. She had a beautiful voice and she could bring a song to life! She taught my children at the Christian academy and in the youth group. She and Larry made an indelible impact upon their lives. In short, she was nothing but pure blessing, pure love and a perfect example of God’s mercy and grace. I have many fond memories. Larry, John, Jason, grandchildren and loved ones. Though this is a difficult time, You can rejoice knowing that she spending time at the feet of Jesus and singing with the heavenly host.
Anonymous
July 27, 2020
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Rosemary Gail Simon.
Sheila Marino
July 27, 2020
Larry, John, Jason, grandkids and extended family, Rosemary was definitely one of a kind. Such a sweetheart of a person and very sincere. She is now a complete person again and walking with her Savior. Larry, you should have no regrets, you took wonderful care of her. Treasure all your memories and know that one day you will be reunited!
Glen Prince
July 27, 2020
I remember Rosemary from our time together in school in Bridge City. She was sweet and energetic and everyone seemed to like her. So happy to hear she was serving our Lord so faithfully. I can just imagine Rosemary dancing in the spirit before the throne of God now. Prayers for her family...she sure doesn’t need them anymore!
Mary Chaney Morgan
July 26, 2020
Rosemary and I shared so many good times in high school and there are many of those memories replaying in my mind this morning. She was genuinely one of the sweetest girls around, always with a kind word and a beautiful smile. She was definitely a blessing to all who knew her. May God’s peace surround you.