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Myrtle Beach Aurellia C. Simon Aurellia C. Simon, age 84, died Saturday, November 2, 2013 at her home in Myrtle Beach surrounded by her loving family. Born in Orange NJ on July 3, 1929, Mrs. Simon was the daughter of the late Elkanah and Iris Campbell. She is predeceased by her brother, John Cyrus Campbell. A 1947 graduate of East Orange High School, Mrs. Simon graduated in 1953 with her RN degree from Harlem Hospital School of Nursing and from the New York University 1957 with her BS degree. She taught nursing at the Long Island College Hospital and the Pediatric Institute in Brooklyn, NY. Mrs. Simon also served as a Pediatric Instructor at Clara Maas in Bellville, NJ. Her career path allowed her to work in many fields of nursing as well as in several hospitals and homes before her retirement in 1999. After moving to Myrtle Beach from East Orange, NJ in 1995, Mrs. Simon joined the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection where she was an active member involved in the choir, Episcopal Church Women and served as a lay reader. She also enjoyed volunteering with Mobile Meals and as a mentor at St. James Grade School. Mrs. Simon was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Survivors include her loving and caring daughters, Marian-"Lisa" "Missy??? Elizabeth Simon-Smith (Maurice Smith), SC; Barbara Little, NJ; grandchildren, Victor Montgomery, Washington, DC; Ahmed Mathews Sr., SC ; great grandchild, Ahmed Matthews Jr., SC; adopted grandchildren, Audy Fenelus, NJ; Damian Braxton, SC; Zoya Bergeron, SC; Kareemah Simmons, NJ; brother, Eric Deane (Winifred Pearl), NY; nieces and nephews, Linda Deane, Eric Deane III, Arthur Deane, Kathleen Deane Morrison; and a host of additional great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 4:30 PM Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection with Fr. Ron Greiser officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Women's Guild, 8901 Hwy. 17 Bypass South, Surfside Beach, SC 29575. Sign an online guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/obituaries Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Aurellia Simon

July 3, 1929 - November 2, 2013