Wanda Ruth (Simmons) Westrook, 95, of Riverview, FL passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. A native and life-long resident of Riverview, she was a member of the local Simmons Pioneering family, born and raised on their dairy farm on Simmons Loop Road. She was a proud graduate of Wimauma High School. She had her first job at MargaretAnn (Winn-Dixie) where she met her husband, the brother of her best friend. Wanda was a proud Navy wife, standing by her husband through to retirement. She was your Avon Lady for over 40 years. A member of Simmons Loop Baptist Church from its beginning, serving in many capacities. Wanda was described by everyone that met and knew her as the sweetest person. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Mildred Simmons and her husband of 39 years, Charles F. Westbrook, Jr., as well as her siblings; Otis, Marshall, Fred, Emmett, Eddie, Juanita and Dorothy. She is survived by her sons, Charles F. Westbrook, III (Donna, deceased) and Bruce (Jeannie) Westbrook; daughters, Debra (Wayne) Nail and Wanda (Steve) Carlton; 13 grandchildren, two of which preceded her death; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren, her loving sisters-in-law Marie Medlin and Sue (Erle) McMichen as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Simmons Loop Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, December 2, 2025, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the church. Interment will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa.
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4207 East Lake Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
