Peggy Wilda Simms
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Peggy Wilda Simms, 76, of Downingtown, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Eugene Simms, Sr. with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Winchester, VA, she was the daughter of the late Edgar E. and Catherine Golightly Lonas.
An area resident most of her life, Peggy was employed by Acme Markets in Thorndale as a checker retiring in 1996 with 26 years of service.
She is survived, in addition to her husband, by four children; Ann Marie, wife of Jeff Slaymaker, Eugene "Butch" Simms, Jr. and wife Judy, Judy Lynne, wife of Paul Karmilowicz and Ronald Earl Simms, six grandchildren, Jeffrey A. Slaymaker, Jr., Christopher M. Slaymaker, Cheryl A. Simms Lane, Paul S. Karmilowicz, Jr., Matthew D. Karmilowicz, Zachary J. Karmilowicz, two great grandchildren, Taylor E. Lane and Grayson M. Lane and four siblings; Barb Mellinger, Betty Lawrence, Edgar "Buck" Lonas and Norman Lonas. She was preceded in death by three siblings; Catherine Marsh, Olin Lonas and Robert Lonas.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 11:00 am from the Hephzibah Baptist Church, 2237, Strasburg Rd., East Fallowfield followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing at the church from 10 to 11:00 am.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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I will miss her contageous
I will miss her contageous laugh and being silly together. Know you are not alone in your sadness. She meant so much to so many and will be deeply missed. God Bless. Love Lisa
My thoughts and prayers are
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Peggy at the Acme for a number of years. She was truly a nice lady. I enjoyed working with her.
My thoughts and prayers are
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Lillian