Carrie Simon-Mcleod

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27

Mrs. Carrie Simon McLeod daughter of the late Robert and Carrie Lee McCain Simon, was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on September 28, 1962. She entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, Michigan, after being ill for several years

At an early age she confessed faith in Jesus Christ and was a faithful and devoted member of Barnettsville Baptist Church, in Bishopville, South Carolina, before relocating back to Saginaw, Michigan. She was educated and graduated in 1981 from Bishopville High School, in Lee County. After graduating from Bishopville High School, Carrie earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina. She had a passion for working with children. She worked and taught children in middle and high school in Lee County for several years. Where the students adored and loved her. She made such a profound impact on her students’ lives. Upon returning back to Saginaw, Michigan, she also worked at Saginaw Preparatory Academy. Carrie was a very friendly and outgoing person. She never met a stranger because she was friendly and approachable to anyone and everyone. She was always happy and full of life. Indeed she was always the life of the party. Whenever we had a family gathering or a gathering with her colleagues, you would know when Carrie walked in the room because she had a way to keep the laughter and entertainment going for hours. She was in Saginaw, Michigan, but she always knew what was going on in Bishopville, South Carolina. Carrie enjoyed cooking and trying different recipes. Also, she liked talking and spending time with her family and friends and giving advice whenever needed. Carrie was one remarkable person to her family and friends. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Carrie leaves to cherish her loving memories to the love of her life and the apple of her eye, her loving, caring, and devoted daughter, whom she loved and cherished very much, Carrietta Cook, of the home; her fiancé, Vincent Cook, of Saginaw, Michigan; two sisters, Dorothy Boone, of Saginaw, Michigan and Rosa Mae Bowman of Bishopville, SC; one brother; Bernard Joyner of Chicago, Illinois; and one uncle, Sammie (Wendy) Simon of Flint, Michigan. Her memory will also be cherished by her sistesr-in-law, a host of nieces, nephew, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.

Carrie was preceded in death by her parents; maternal and fraternal grandparents; husband, Leroy McLeod; five brothers, Robert Simon, Jr., Bishop Kenneth Marvin Simon, Willie James Simon, Elijah Simon, Ryan Joyner; and one brother-in-law, Sammie Boone, Sr.