Marilyn Joyce (Turner) Simms

SIMMS, Marilyn Joyce Turner, 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 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.