The Simms-Miller Family.
The Simms-Miller family reunion, celebrated Aug. 16, marked 106 years at Druid Hill Park, and is now branching into their sixth generation. As on every third Saturday in August, there was face painting, soccer and football, table games, raffle, line dancing and music by DJ Zack. A procla mation from Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake hailed Simms Family Reunion Day in Baltimore City.
Rachel McClellan, 85 celebrates with Marie Simms, 100.
Family members came from as far away as Australia. Family members include internationally known Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson fame and the internationally known Softones and the late musical duo and actors in Paris, John and Arthur Simms.
A highlight of the event was the attendance of Marie Simms who celebrated her 100th birthday, July 14. She is the grandmother of a member of the “Softones” and mother of John and Arthur.
Family member, Trevor Jakes, will be playing drums at the Apollo Theatre in N.Y. City on Sept. 11.
Reunion committee members are Rachel Simms McClellan, Trina Williams, Monique Williams, Cherie White, Stephanie Simms, Margo Simms Johnson, Lorraine Scott, Joseph Scott, Delores Kenny, Gale McClelland, Louise Lewis, Pamela Burgess, JoAnn Simms & Linda Baker