Obituary of Doris E. Rouse Simms a native  of Richland Parish Louisiana
as posted in The Monroe News Star,March30, 2007
Submitted by for the USGenWeb Archives by Dot Golliher, 03/31/2007



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 Doris Elizabeth Rouse Simms

Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Rouse Simms, age 83, of 
Bastrop will be held 10AM Saturday, March 31, 2007 at the Chapel of 
Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop with Bro. Jay Simms and Bro. Alvin Stowe 
officiating.

Interment will follow at the Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox 
Funeral Home, Bastrop.

The family will receive friends Friday, March 30 from 5PM till 9PM 
at the funeral home. 

Doris was born October 5, 1923 in Rayville, LA and she passed away 
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at her home surrounded by family.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Jerald "Howard" 
Simms, a daughter and son-in-law, Gerrie Simms Sprouse and Harvey "Leon" 
Sprouse, her parents, Harry Winter Rouse and Lula Stokes Rouse, five 
brothers, and five sisters.

Mrs. Simms was a homeaker and a member of Cherry Ridge Baptist Church. 
She was a devoted mother and mamaw showering her family with unconditional 
love. She enjoyed every day of her life and lived it to the fullest; 
blessing us with her presence. Words cannot express our sorrow at her 
passing and how very much she will be missed by her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Candy Simms Hughes and husband, 
Dennis Hughes, two sons, Joseph Harry "Buddy" Simms and wife, Mary Anne 
Simms, ;"Jerald" Harvis Simms and wife, Dianne Simms 15 grandchildren, 
24 great-grand children, and 6 great-greatgrandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be great-grandsons, Heath Simms, Hunter Simms, 
Kevin Gwin, Tyler Simms, Chandon Simms, and David Girola.

For those who wish memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.