Taryn T. Simmons 1994-2020
YOUNGSTOWN — A homegoing celebration in honor of Taryn Telene Simmons will be held today at 2 p.m. at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church. Ms. Simmons departed this life in Niles.
Tayrn was was born Oct. 21, 1994, in Youngstown, a daughter of Robinette Jones. Taryn was raised by her grandparents, Carl T. Walker and Barbara Finely Walker.
Taryn and her family moved to Cincinnati in 2001, where she attended CCPA and then The School of Performing Arts, where her focus was vocal and dance. She also attended Western Hills Academy High School in Cincinnati. Taryn was a math genius. She was an honor roll student her whole academic career. She was such a smart and intelligent young lady that when she was in the fourth grade, she mentored sixth graders in math. Taryn loved to sing, dance and absolutely loved fashion. Taryn won multiple talent shows as well.
She leaves to cherish her memory, a son, Braylen T. Finley of Cincinnati; her daughter, Alana Marie Culler; her mother, Robinette T. Jones; sister, Parris St.Thomas; brother, Dwaylen St.Thomas; close family members, Cheyenne Bradley and Joseph Jackson; her grandparents, Barbra Finley and Carl Walker of Cincinnati; and a host of family and friends, including her god daughter, Faith Ann Bradley.
She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Arthur Lee and Hattie M. Finley.
Services will be streamed live on Facebook on the Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church (EMBC) Facebook page.
Friends may call today from noon to 2 p.m. at the church.
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