Etta Mae Samuel

Etta Mae Samuel, daughter of Viola Burgess Simmons and John Otto Simmons, was born on May 20, 1943, in Arran, Wakulla County, Florida, and
was called home to rest on November 20, 2024.

Etta joined the House of God Church and accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at a young age and expressed her acceptance and belief throughout her life and before going home.

Etta was an educator. She adored children and focused on the importance of their education. She graduated from Florida A&M University with a bachelor’s degree at age 20, having skipped two grades prior going to college. She taught middle school prior to working with the Head Start Program for 45 years, to include training and administration.

Etta loved her family. She was always kind, non-
judgmental, and displayed God’s love and grace at all times. She would always say, “I understand people.”

Etta is preceded in death by her parents, Viola Burgess Simmons and John Otto Simmons; sister, Corine (Peggy) McClendon; brothers, James Simmons and John (Bud) Simmons, Jr.; nephews, Fletcher McClendon, Jr. (Cathleen and daughter, Cori McClendon) and Alfred (Vern) Lindsey (Kawanda and son A.J. Lindsey).

Etta leaves to cherish memories of her life: her loving and devoted daughter, Cheryl Bundrage Bryant of Parrish, FL; grandchildren, Schyrena Bundrage
Bryant (Clint Bryant) of Palmetto, FL, Iva “Alex”  Bryant (Francisco Jimenez) of Parrish, FL, Tyler Bryant of Parrish, FL; a great-grandson who she adored, Luka Jimenez; sisters, Jannie L. White of Parrish, FL, Ethel Lindsey of Bradenton, FL, and Ann Bacon of Bradenton, FL; nieces Angela Lindsey Williams, Beryl Jones, and Joan Givens; nephews, Vincent McClendon, Roderick Lindsey, Reggie Lindsey (JoAnn Lindsey), Claude Gary White (Kelley White), and John Otto Simmons III; great-nieces and great-nephews, Breanna Scott (Ray), Reggie James Lindsey, Tre Williams, and Alfred Lindsey, Jr.; and a host of loving relatives, friends, and students.

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