Beverly Ann Simmons Jackson

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, William A. “Dock” and Doris Ramona Simmons. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Cecil H. Jackson Jr., son Christopher Jackson and wife Jenna, sister Debbie Payne and husband Tommy, brother Gary Simmons and partner Jim DiGuido, the loves of her life grandson Caleb and granddaughter Marley, her nieces and nephews, her step-sister Cheryl Linderman and husband Dan, her childhood friend Cheryl Ciccarello, her Beta Sigma Phi Sisters, her Krewe of Agustina family, her St. Joseph’s Hospital coworkers and many other friends and neighbors.

Beverly was a life-long resident of Tampa, born at Tampa General Hospital, and graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1969. She was a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital for 43 years. She worked for 25 years in Pediatrics and Pediatric Oncology. After leaving Pediatrics, she held many other positions at SJH, ending her career as a Case Manager. She was a very caring and nurturing person that made her an exceptional nurse and friend. Beverly was a member of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority since 1969. She held many offices and received numerous awards including City Council Woman of the Year, Woman of the Year and Valentine’s Queen. She also was a proud member of the Krewe of Agustina de Aragon where she developed many wonderful friendships. Beverly will always be remembered as one who loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was always smiling, laughing, never wanting to give up and fighting bravely to the end.

A Visitation will take place on Saturday, 2/15/2020 between 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories, 4207 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, FL 33610. A private burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.