Melvease A. Randall Simpkins was born on October 12, 1949, in Fort White, Florida, to the late Joshua Randall and Elfleta Sumpter. Melvease entered into the kingdom of God on February 7, 2024.

She received her education at Richardson High School, Class of 1967 in Lake City, Florida, and continued her education at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, FL, where she worked as a licensed practical nurse with the Florida State prison, the VA Hospital in Lake City, Florida, and various private nursing agencies throughout North Central Florida. She was a longtime resident of Fort White, Florida and is known by many.

In honorable mention of her siblings that preceded her in death are: a brother Charles Smith of Jacksonville, Florida; Rosetta Anderson of Atlanta, Georgia; Gloria Mosley of Fort White, Florida, and Carrie Grant of Indiana.

She is survived by three beautiful daughters: Valensi Richardson (John Davis) of Jacksonville, Florida; Tomecia Simpkins of Brandon, Florida; and Adrian M. Jones (Thamers) of Riverview, Florida.

Melvease also leaves to mourn her lovely grandchildren: Mark Jackson, Jazmyne Randall, Jaleisa Jones, Carmen Jones, Ryan Maxwell, and Faith Jones; and seven great grands.

Melvease was the seventh of nine children survived by: Arcelia Patten (George) of Michigan City, Indiana; Frances Legree (Ervin) of Fort White, Florida; Emma Barnett (Robert) of Gainesville, Florida, and Lorenzo Hopkins of Gainesville, Florida; in-laws: Reverend John Simpkins (Veneln), Mable Jones, James Simpkins, Johnny Mae Simpkins, and Dollar R. Walls.

In addition, she leaves to cherish her memories a host of dedicated nieces, nephews, and cousins.