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EMMA SIMMS

1918 - 2015

EMMA SIMMS obituary, 1918-2015, Las Vegas, NV

EMMA SIMMS Obituary

EMMA SIMMS Emma Simms passed away Feb. 23, 2015. She was born April 9, 1918 in Schulter, Okla. She married Eston Simms in 1947 and after his retirement from the U.S. Air Force they made their home in Las Vegas in 1965. She earned a bachelor's degree from Northeastern State College in Oklahoma and a master's degree from NOVA Southeastern University. Emma worked as a civil service secretary in the 1940's and later as a teacher at Rancho High School in Las Vegas for 20 years. In retirement, she enjoyed volunteer work at Sunrise Hospital and Nellis AFB Hospital, as well as participation in Ladies Oriental Shrine, Daughters of the Nile, and Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eston; and sister, Louise. Survived by her daughter, Patricia Simms of Las Vegas; son, William (Dee) Simms of Louisville, Colo.; four grandchildren, Deon Cobasky/Kim Henry and Brandy (Chris) Sorenson of Colorado Springs, Colo., Eston (Michelle Myers) Simms of Longmont, Colo., and Aaron Simms of Louisville, Colo.; and one great- grandson, Colby Sorenson. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Mar. 5, both at Davis Funeral Home, 6200 S. Eastern Ave. Interment to follow at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Mar. 1, 2015.

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March 6, 2015

Our deepest sympathy is sent to Sister Emma's family.
Lynette Bearer, WM - Park #26 OES

Irene

March 3, 2015

Mrs. Sims was my typing teacher in the early 80s. She was very kind and I was blessed to have her for a teacher.

Shaynelle Jones-Burks

March 3, 2015

Mrs. Simms was my typing teacher as well at Rancho HS. I speak of her teaching methods often (very hard, but you knew to give her your best). My prayers are with the family.

Sydne Everback

March 2, 2015

Mrs Simms was also my typing teacher at Rancho High School 1973. My sincere condolences to the family
as well.

Katherine

March 2, 2015

Mrs. Simms was my typing teacher at Rancho High School in 1982. She certainly kept us on our toes. Rest in peace Mrs. Simms, and my sympathy to her family.

Carla Berry

March 1, 2015

My sincere sympathy is extended to the Simms family. Mrs. Simms was my typing and shorthand teacher at Rancho High School in the early 1970's. She was a great teacher! She encouraged me to pursue a career in education which I am happy to say I've been employed for 35 years in the Clark County School District. She definitely made an impact in my life. May God provide the Simms Family strength and comfort during this time. God Bless.

Michael Green

March 1, 2015

Mrs. Simms was my typing teacher at Rancho. She was great at that job, but she also was a kindly person. I appreciated her then and now. My thoughts are with her family and friends.

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Mar

4

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Davis Funeral Homes & Memorial Park - Eastern Ave.

6200 South Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119-3175

Mar

5

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Davis Funeral Homes & Memorial Park - Eastern Ave.

6200 South Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119-3175

Mar

5

Interment

Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery

1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV

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Davis Funeral Homes & Memorial Park - Eastern Ave.

6200 South Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119-3175

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