Cynthia A. Simmons, 74, daughter of the late August J. Simmons and Lillian (Rongo) Simmons, passed away on April 13th.

A native Rhode Islander from the Fox Point section of Providence, Cynthia was a visionary at a young age, when she began working as a financial consultant in the 1970s designing investment plans. She soon started her own business, C.A. Simmons and Associates, forming a pension plan and profit-sharing consultancy, investing in real estate, and becoming a regular speaker and advisor for the American Management Association. Alongside her remarkable achievements, Cynthia made it her “business” to help others. Her generosity was unsurpassed. She donated to numerous charitable organizations and was always willing to lend helping hand to those in need. Many people have succeeded in their lives due to Cynthia’s willingness to share her wisdom and expertise.

A Celebration of Cynthia’s Life will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11AM at the Rosewood Chapel in Swan Point Cemetery, 585 Blackstone Blvd. Providence, RI.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cynthia A. Simmons Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation, 1 Union Station, Providence, RI 02903 (rifoundation.org/funds/cynthia-a-simmons-fund) which Cynthia established to assist young women with empowerment, education and options for a better future.

Services are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd., Warren, RI.

For directions or tributes, please visit: www.wjsmithfh.com.