Mary A. Simms (NEE Fisher) died peacefully in her sleep on April 5, 2019. She was the loving wife of the late Clarence E. Simms, Sr. and devoted mother of 7 children, Mary Ann and husband Raymond Wilhelm, Sr., Doris and husband Brian Schaule, Sr., Clarence E. Simms, Jr. and wife Linda, Anna and husband Robert Langrehr, the late Leroy Simms, Sr. and wife Sharon, Joyce and husband Kirk Faifield, and Janet and husband Michael Caughlin, Sr. Her pride and joy was being the grandmother of 22 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Mary had an infectious laugh and found joy in all the world around her. Everyone she met could feel her zest for life. Her spirit of love and humor were always present whether at church or the dinner table.
Mary was an avid reader and especially fond of American history. Although, she would read anything if she had someone to discuss the book with her. Bible study was also a favorite expression of her love of reading and her strong faith.
She loved music and would keep everyone smiling when she would sing along with a song, rarely remembering all the words, she would substitute “dum-dah, dum-dah, dum.” She did this so often that the grandchildren would think that dum-dah, dum-dah, dum was part of the song and would sing along with her.
A memorial service will be held at First Christian Church (Corner Community Center) at 5802 Roland Avenue Baltimore, MD 21210 on Friday, April 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to CC-CA Camp and Conference Scholarship Fund, 8814 Kensington Pkwy # 208, Chevy Chase, MD 20815.