Obit of Simons, Dorothy Marie (s552) - Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Gene Phillips 20 Apr 2004 Return to Oklahoma County Archives: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ok/oklahoma/oklahoma.html ========================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm ========================================================================== Published in the Oklahoman on 4/15/2004. Simons, Dorothy Marie Dorothy Marie Simons, 82, went to be with her Lord on April 12, 2004 in Arlington, TX. She was born Dorothy Marie Edwards on February 24, 1922 in Oklahoma City, OK and remained a long time Oklahoma resident until her later years, when she relocated to Arlington, TX to be near her daughter. While living in Arlington, she lived at Meadowview Assisted Living Center where she had many cherished friends and was named 'Captain of the Hall Walking Team.' She married Ernest (Ernie) Simons on December 24th, 1939 in Sayer, Oklahoma. Ernie and Dorothy were married for 35 years and together they raised 4 children and resided primarily in the Midwest City area. Dorothy lived a full life. It was rich with love and many happy memories. She left her unique and special imprint on each of us as she journeyed through life. She loved music, dancing, gardening, and for those who were lucky enough to benefit, she was an excellent cook. She loved large family gatherings and would often get an early start to the day with big meal preparations for guests during family visits. In addition to her consummate cooking skills, what made her food taste extra special was the love and thoughtfulness she mixed into the ingredients. I believe when they wrote the phrase 'To Grandmother's House We Go,' they must have had Dorothy in mind. Her kind demeanor made everyone feel comfortable and welcomed, for she knew the true meaning of southern hospitality. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Simons and her eldest son, Eddie Simons. Dorothy is survived by son Roger Simons and daughter in law Kathy, daughter Joyce May, daughter Shelly Pitts and son in law Danny. Grandchildren include Frank Simons, Leonard Simons and wife Anne, Rebekah Schroeder, Nick, Rick, and Scott May, Mitchel Simons and wife Kandy, Misty Pitts and fiancé Michael O'Neal, Cindy Holmes and husband Dennis. great grandchildren include Kade and Kruz Simons, Erin Hall, Tiernan Holmes and Alex Simons. Knowing that Dorothy will live on forever in the hearts and memories of her loving family, friends and in those whose lives she touched along the way, brings comfort to all of us who will miss her. Memorial viewing at Bill Eisenhouer Funeral Home located at 8805 NE 23rd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73141. Phone: (405) 769 3362. Graveside Services will be held Saturday, April 17th at 1 p.m. at Arlington Memory Gardens located at 3400 N. Midwest Blvd. Midwest City, OK 73110. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Oklahoma County Archives: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ok/oklahoma/oklahoma.html