April 23, 1925 – Jan. 28, 2013
Betty Jane Simmons, 87, of Sweet Home died Jan. 28, 2013 at her daughter’s home.
She was born to Jacob and Dena (Jukes) Rienks on April 23, 1925 in Grand Rapids, Mich., where she was raised with her nine siblings.
She married Mike Simmons in 1950. They enjoyed 50 happy years of marriage.
She enjoyed shopping for the latest fashions and being with her many friends and family. She had a great sense of humor and a big heart open to everyone.
Mrs. Simmons is survived by her daughter Sherry and her husband Ed Norgord; four sisters: Earlene, Delores, Sandra, Sharon and their spouses; two grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Simmons; five other brothers and sisters; and her parents.
A memorial service is planned at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Sweet Home Evangelical Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Sweet Home Evangelical Church.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.