Miah Nicole Simmons

Miah Nicole Simmons, 23 years old, residing in St. Johns, Florida passed away on March 6, 2025, from Spindle Cell Sarcoma.

Miah was born to Susan (Ferguson) Simmons and Lucas Simmons on November 15, 2001, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls in 2020 and attended South Dakota State University for 2 semesters and then moved to Colorado to be with her boyfriend, Jake Janousek, and studied Early Education online.

Miah started working at Texas Roadhouse in Sioux Falls in 2017, transferred to Colorado and then to Louisiana, where she lived until January 30, 2025, when she moved to St. Johns, Florida to live with her parents and start radiation therapy at UF Health. Miah loved working at Texas Roadhouse and held many positions in the seven years she worked at the three different locations, but her most recent position was a Trainer. All of the “Roadies” loved her training style and her willingness to always help.

Miah was an animal lover. She raised rabbits for several years and had three large dogs that she loved dearly. In her spare time, she and Jake would play with RC cars, take the dogs to the dog park, or just hang out at home together. Miah will be remembered for her beautiful smile. She was beautiful inside and out. She was caring, selfless, smart, beautiful, and full of life. She had so many plans for her future.

Miah was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jerry Simmons (Sioux Falls, SD). She is survived by her parents, her sister Madelyn Simmons of Vermillion, SD, grandmother Lois Ferguson of Heron Lake, MN, grandfather Daniel Ferguson of Jacksonville, FL, grandmother Gail Simmons of Sioux Falls, SD, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 3, in Sioux Falls, SD at the Good Earth State Park from 1-5pm. All are welcome.