Marilyn Joyce Turner Simms, of Cary, North Carolina passed away December 21 , 2011. Marilyn was born in Lawrence, Kansas on July 12th, 1935 and was raised as an only child. She graduated from Leavenworth Kansas High School in 1953 and attained her Associate's Degree from Sinclair College. Marilyn lived most of her adult years in the Dayton, Ohio area with her loving husband, Richard (Dick) Simms (LHS Class of 1949) who preceded her in death in July of 2009. They were married for over 51 years. When Marilyn and Richard first moved to the Dayton area, she worked at Wright Patterson Air Force base, but then turned to raising her two daughters full-time. An avid reader, Marilyn also enjoyed her garden and flowers, pets, genealogy and sewing projects. She was also an active Member of the Christ United Methodist Church of Kettering, Ohio and long time member of TWIGS (Terrific Women in Giving). Combining her organizational and math skills, Marilyn loved sharing her time volunteering with the VITA income tax program. In addition to Richard, Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Frances Turner of Leavenworth, Kansas. She is survived by her daughters Shelly Simms of Columbus, Ohio and Rebecca Welles and Son-In-Law Harris Welles of Raleigh, North Carolina. Marilyn had three grandchildren that she was very proud of: Nicole Kleinas, Evan Welles and Rachel Welles. A gathering for family and friends will take place at 1 PM Saturday, January 21,2012, at David's Community Mausoleum and Chapel, 4600 Mad River Road, Kettering, Ohio 45429 followed by a Memorial Service at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Marilyn's name to Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607. Tobias Funeral Home - Far Hills Chapel, in care of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
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Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Lehman Simms of Memphis, Tennessee, and Grace Tuley Grape of Kickapoo, Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Simms; daughters Shelly Simms of Columbus, Ohio and Rebecca Welles and son-in-law Harris Welles of Raleigh, North Carolina; his stepmother LaVerne Simms of Memphis, Tennessee; his brothers and sisters-in-law Steve and Trish Simms of Leavenworth, Kansas; Bobby Simms of Memphis, Tennessee; Paul and Janet Simms of Little Rock, Arkansas; Phil and Gayle Simms of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Alan Simms of Houston, Texas, and his sisters and brothers-in-law Suzanne and John Schmidt of Hoisington, Kansas; and Barb and Pat Caesar of Germantown, Tennessee. Dick had three grandchildren: Nicole Kleinas, Evan Welles and Rachel Welles, and many cousins, nieces and nephews who will all miss him dearly.
Dick was an amazing artist, illustrator and cartoonist whose wry sense of humor was evident in all that he did. A Civil War buff, he was an avid reader who never lost his intellectual curiosity. He loved to spend time with his family, enjoyed cards and golf, and was a great fan of auto racing, especially NASCAR and the Indy car circuit. He was also an active member of the Christ United Methodist Church of Kettering, Ohio.
An informal gathering of family, friends and acquaintances is planned for 3-5 PM Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Tobias Funeral Home - Far Hills Chapel, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Rd. to celebrate Dick's life and work. A memorial service open to all will take place on Sunday, August 2 at 2 PM at Christ United Methodist Church, 3440 Shroyer Road, in Kettering, Ohio 45429. Flowers are welcome, however memorial contributions may be sent in Dick's name to the building of the new South Campus Church of Christ United Methodist, 9391 Washington Church Road, Miamisburg, Ohio 45242. Condolences may be sent to tobiasfuneralhome.com.
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