She grew up in Independence, Missouri and graduated from Truman High School in Independence. After high school she began working for Russell Stover Candies in the Advertising Department. She later would become and underwriter assistant for Aaon Corp.
She was united in marriage to Michael Simons on May 28, 1986 in Climax Springs, Missouri. They would make their home in Blue Springs, Missouri until they moved to Warsaw is 1996.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Nancy Manning.
She is survived by her husband, Michael, of the home, two sons, Jacob (Ashley), Tim (April), one daughter, Dosha, 9 grandchildren, Trenton (Sadie), Clayton, Alexis, Kaylee, Zach, Timber, Autumn, Noah and Christian, one sister, Susie Bell (Alvan), several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Services will be scheduled at a later date TBA.
