Pastor Renee James-Simon’s body succumbed to a prolonged battle with illness on Friday, March 15, 2024. It is with great sadness and immeasurable gratitude that we celebrate her remarkable life and passing. The spirit and love that flowed through Renee will be felt by all who knew her. Renee was able to mentor and touch many lives through her work as a pastor, drug court counselor and a foster mother. Most of her life was spent between the cities of New Orleans and Franklinton, Louisiana. She was certified as a chaplain and also held two Masters degrees: one in psychology and counseling, and one in divinity. She was a pastor of Unconditional Love Ministries and focused on working and mentoring the youth in her community. Since Renee was an overachiever, she was a member of four churches: First Street Peck Wesley United Methodist Church, Christian Unity Baptist Church, Outreach Full Gospel Church, and The Door Evangelistic Outreach Ministry. She is survived by her children Simone Immanuel, Isaiah Simon, and Isaac Simon; three grandchildren; sisters, Treana Burton (Esco) and Barbara James; brothers, Garian James (Aloma), Waltress James-Thompson (Michelle), Darryl James, and Gregory James. She also wished to honor her four children who she loved as her own, Keosha, Lydia, Quincy and Larriona. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ada Mae Horton and Bobby Ray James; and her husband, Anthony Simon. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers of the aforementioned churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Saturday, March 23, 2024 beginning 10:00 a.m. at Christian Unity Baptist Church, 1700 Conti Street, Rev. Kevin Stephens, pastor, officiating. Church visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service ONLY. Final viewing beginning 2:00 p.m. at Outreach Full Gospel Baptist Church, 304 13th Street, Franklinton, LA. Interment Patterson Horton Cemetery, Franklinton, LA. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting Renee’s nonprofit/collective, The Patterson-Horton Retreat Center and Youth Home by donating to the Bulbancha Beholders (contact National performance network to donate). Rev. David M. Patin Sr. and Gwiena Magee Patin, Directors. Professional Service Entrusted to LITTLEJOHN FUNERAL HOME, 2163 Aubry Street, Cal K. Johnson, Funeral Director/Manager, Info: (504) 940-0045.
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