Judith Quillen Simms

1943 - 2016

Judith Quillen Simms obituary, 1943-2016

BORN

1943

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home - West Salem

201 E. Church Street

West Salem, Illinois

Judith Simms Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 25, 2016.

Judith (Judy) Kay Quillen Simms went to be with her Lord on August 24, 2016. Judy was born January 12, 1943 in Olney, Illinois to Eugene and Pauline (Steward) Quillen. She married her high school sweetheart, Larry R. Simms, on May 30, 1963 at Marion Christian Church in West Salem, Illinois. Larry and Judy began their married life in Boise, Idaho while Larry was stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base just outside Mountain Home, Idaho. Their sons, John and Paul, were born while in Idaho. Upon their return to Illinois, they settled in West Salem where their daughter, Angela, was born. Judy was a member of Zion United Methodist church where she taught Sunday School for over thirty years and was a valued leader in the church. Judy worked for several local businesses in West Salem including Allen's Welding Service, Goldsmith's Home Furniture and The Apothecary Shoppe. Judy enjoyed serving others, spending time with her family, researching her family's genealogy with the help of Lois Goodson, Larry's sister, and studying the Word of God.
Judy is survived by her husband, Larry; her children, John (Christy Muhs) Simms, Paul (Sara Wenrick) Simms, and Angela (David) Shupe; and her grandchildren, Bethany (Matt) Witte, Joselyn (Patrick) Miller, Cale Simms, Nathan and Dasha Simms, and John, Emily, Grace and Grant Shupe. She is also survived by her siblings, Chuck (Lona) Quillen, Phyllis (Donald) Stover, Don (Tammy) Quillen, Jane (John) Frazier, and Karen Sue (Terry) Rittenhouse. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Pauline (Steward) Quillen and her sister, Sheron (Lee Barnhart).
Services will be held at Zion United Methodist Church in West Salem, Illinois with visitation on Sunday, August 28th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. The funeral will be on Monday, August 29th at 10:00 AM with the Reverend Aaron Simms (nephew) officiating. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Albion.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made online at honorflight.org or by mail to Honor Flight, Inc. Attn: Diane Gresse 175 South Tuttle Road Springfield, OH 45505.
Ingram Funeral Home of West Salem is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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August 30, 2016

Mosaic PHC Family

Please know how much you all are/were prayed for by the Mosaic PHC family!

August 27, 2016

Mike & Debby Abel

Larry, our prayers are with you and your family. Judy is healed and with her savior now. One day you will both be back together again until then the Lord has more plans for you. Sorry we could not be there. Peace and healing to you.

August 26, 2016

Collene Bail

Thinking of you all in your time of sorrow

August 26, 2016

Cheryl Marshall

My condolences and much love to the entire family. I have many fond memories of times spent with Judy at the family home. Loved our times around the Quillen table visiting and laughing. Will miss her greatly and will pray for all of you.

August 26, 2016

Sandi Peer Kubbs

Much love

August 26, 2016

Carol Manges

Larry, I am so sorry to hear about Judy. You and your family have been and will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bring blessings through this sorrowful time.

August 25, 2016

Our prayers, love sympathy to all during this difficult time. Try to remember all the good times you all had together. God bless you.
Jim and Velma Pippin

August 25, 2016

Cathy Gary Miller

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

August 25, 2016

Mary Beth Smith

I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Judy real well, but what I did know was that she was a special lady. I certainly appreciated her ready smile and encouragement. God's blessings to you all.

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