Billie Dawn Sims

Billie Dawn Sims, 81, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away at 1:11 am April 27, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born August 14, 1943, in Watertown, Ohio, to the late William and Virginia Farley

She attended the Salvation Army and worked at the Salvation Army Thrift Store

On December 22, 1962, she married Chester Sims

She’s preceded in death by her parents, her husband Chester Sims of 60 years, her brothers Ricky Farley, Bobby Farley, Roger Farley, David Farley, Toby Farley and 1 sister Bonnie Riley.

She is also survived by her daughters Ginny (Ray) Ridge, Rhea (Dan) Lantz, Tiffanie (Ralph) Grubbs, April (Craig) Cooper. 11 grandchildren, Stacia Mills, Sarah (Todd) Crawford, Julia (Tyler) Cundiff, Suzanne Marie (Will) Ridge, Micheal Ridge; Eric (Shona) Cooper, Brent (Katie) Cooper, Justin (Jenna) Cooper, Caitlin (Mark) Cooper, Tristen Cooper and Marcus Sims, 15 great-grandchildren, Bryce Mills, Gunner and Hensley Crawford, Wyatt and Waylon Cundiff, Lilly and Haylie Mills. Trinity and Ila Williams, Annie and Bentley Cooper, Lillian, Axl and Lylla Cooper and Ivy Sims

She is survived by 1 brother Ronald (Juanita) Farley, 3 sisters Jean (Alvin) Ludwig. Kay Farley and Malissa (Dale) Lauderman and several nieces and nephews.

She will be dearly missed by her family

Billie didn’t know a stranger; she loved going to the Goodwill and to yard sales and shopping with her family, she also loved sewing. She loved taking care of dogs and cats. She loved going to NASCAR races with her husband and family.

We want to say thanks to Amedisys for the wonderful love and care they showed to our mom in the last few weeks of her life.

There will be no funeral services per her wishes and she will be cremated.

A memorial service will be held at the Salvation Army on Front St., Marietta, OH on Friday, May 2 at 1pm a dinner will follow after at the Women’s Club in Williamstown, West Virginia.

McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.