Dr. LaWana Henry, 61, of St. Cloud, departed this life on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. LaWana was born on August 29, 1962 in Winter Garden, Florida to the late Ernestine and Melvin Henry.
Dr. LaWana was educated in Orange County Public Schools and graduated from Bethune-Cookman College. Professionally, she worked as the school district transportation supervisor for over 20 years.
Dr. LaWana was a woman of integrity and strength with a commitment to serving God. She instilled love, wisdom, and Christian values for all her children and family to follow. She was an active member of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Orlando, where she served as a Deaconess. LaWana was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
LaWana is survived by her loving husband, Eugene Simmons, Jr.; daughter, ZaWana P. Washington; brother, Melvin Henry; step daughters, Sheree and Bianca Simmons; 4 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, 5200 W. South Street, Orlando, with Rev. Dr. Larry G. Mills, officiating. Interment: Florida National VA Cemetery, Bushnell.