Obituary of Leta May Sims

Leta May Sims 86, of Virden, formerly of Girard, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012, at Sunrise Manor in Virden, IL. Leta was born May 22, 1926, in Girard, IL, and the only daughter of Alpheus and Sadie (Lutz) Garst. Leta married Ira Lester Sims on August 30, 1952, in Girard and he passed away Oct. 14, 1989. She was also preceded in death by parents and 5 brothers; Elmer, Melvin "Hap", Clarence, Earl and David Garst. Leta graduated from Girard High School with the class of 1944. She worked as an operator for the Carlinville Glove Factory for many years. Leta was a member of the First Baptist Church in Girard, IL and past member of the Madie Rebecca Lodge. Surviving are her daughters, Karen Sims and Janice Sims of Chatham, brother, Fred Garst of Girard and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Information Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 pm, Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at the First Baptist Church in Girard with Rev. Victor Angulo officiating. Karen Sutton will play In the Garden, How Great Thou Art and Road to Jerico. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services, 1:30 to 2:30 pm at the church She will be laid to rest next to her husband in the Girard Cemetery. Donations Information Memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Directions Visitation: First Baptist Church Service: First Baptist Church Cemetery: Girard Cemetery