2020.
Bennie was born on November 23, 1929, in Throckmorton County. Growing up in Throckmorton,
Texas, she was a graduate of Throckmorton High School. In December, 1948, Bennie married Alton Sims
of Seymour, Texas. Not only was she a loving wife, mother and grandmother, Bennie had a successful
career with Gearhart and later retired as a Sales Coordinator for Halliburton Industries.
A Christian, Bennie, was a long time member of Retta Baptist Church. She was known for her love of
family and friends. Holidays were always a special time for family gatherings and precious memories are
treasured by all. An avid reader, wonderful dancer and a real "pioneer woman," Bennie was loved by all
that knew her and she will be missed greatly. We will never see a redbird without thinking of her.
Bennie was predeceased by her husband Alton Sims, (1985) and later by her second husband, Harold
Shoemaker (2007). She is survived by her 3 children and their spouses; Vicki and Billy Shanklin, Aubrey
and Donna Sims, Greg and Darla Sims; her 5 grandchildren; and her 11 great-grandchildren.
