Paula Kay Simms

     Mrs. Paula Kay Simms, age 76, of Lanett, Alabama passed away on Friday, October 18th, 2019 at the EAMC Lanier Nursing Home in Valley, Alabama. She was born on February 22nd, 1943 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late LeRoy and Kathryn Soenksen.

     Mrs. Simms is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jessie Donald “Duck” Simms; her three children, Keri Donald (Jenni Walton) Simms, Kelli Simms (Mark) Powers, and Kadi Simms Dobson; her sister, Christy Hill; her nine grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

     She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Marita Friedman.

     She worked for William E. “Bill” Shirley for over 30 years. She loved her family, friends, and animals dearly. She will be remembered for her kind heart, sweet smile, and always putting others before herself.

     A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 at 2:00 PM (EDT) at the Lanett First United Methodist Church. The Reverend Rusty Williams will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 PM (EDT) until the service hour at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Chattahoochee Humane Society, www.chatthumanesociety.org/donate, in her memory.

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