Shirley Sims
September 07, 1935 - July 03, 2014
Obituary
Shirley J. Sims, 78, of Indianapolis was welcomed into heaven on July 3, 2014. She was born September 7, 1935 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Foster Reid Kirker and Virginia Margaret (Jones) Kirker. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 25 years, Morris David "Midge" Sims and her precious baby daughter, Sherry. Shirley retired from Patton Wallcovering, Columbus, Ohio, in 1999 where she worked for 11 years. She was also employed by B & A Paint and Blonders. Shirley is survived by her children, Jack (Bridget) Sims and Linda (Christopher) Howard; grandchildren, Lindsey (Trevor) Smith, Jeremy (Mikayla) Sims and Natalie Howard and great-grandson Jackson Bruce Smith. Family was everything to Shirley. She enjoyed the times she spent attending NASCAR races with her children and attending numerous activities for her grandchildren. It was a very special time for her and she loved it dearly. Shirley's family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff of Lakeview Nursing Facility who ensured that her last years were comfortable and filled with laughter and love. Following cremation, she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband and daughter in Mustard Cemetery, Rarden, Ohio. Graveside service to be scheduled at a later date.
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Anonymous
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This is a picture of Shirley's first great-grand child, Jackson Bruce Smith, who is due to be born on September 22, 2014. She was so happy and excited to know she would be a great-grandmother. She loved family more than anything.
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Rebecca Blackburn
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One thing I will remember is the smile she always had. You could see the love in her smile that she had for everyone.
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Bridget Sims
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If I were to describe the things I will remember most about our Mom they would be:
The amazing STRENGTH she showed throughout her lifetime, whether it be the loss of loved ones or the many years of health problems she endured.
WISDOM
She taught me that life is too short to obsess about things that don't really matter.
That people are just people, regardless of their economic status.
That the more money you make, the more you spend.
We can all learn a lot from our elders, if we just take the time to listen. They have many interesting stories to tell.
LOVE
She loved family more than anything and was always willing to help out if she could.
The many, many times she traveled from Ohio to Indiana to see her grandchildren, not missing any birthday, holiday or important event.
She was always there for us. We had so many fun times together. No one can take those memories away, for we will hold them dearly in our hearts forever.
The love showed in her eyes, her smile, and the way she spoke to others. Never an unkind word.
She was my best friend and I miss her so much. I will say so long for now, not goodbye, because I find comfort in knowing I will see her again.
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Bridget Sims
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We will be sad this Christmas knowing we will not be seeing you. You will be remembered in our hearts forever. We will make sure your great grandson knows how special you were. I will give him a kiss from you. We love you always and are thinking of you often.