Eleanora Simms

Obituary For Eleanora Simms

Mrs. Eleanora Simms
November 5, 1927 ~ March 3, 2026 (age 98)

It is with deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of Mrs. Eleanora Simms, age 98, of Smyrna, Georgia, who entered into her eternal rest on March 3, 2026. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Professional services entrusted to Hanley Shelton Funeral Directors, Marietta, Georgia 30060.

Eleanor was born Eleanora Westerband on November 5, 1927, to the late Elias Westerband and Mary Rebecca Richards, in Christiansted, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands.

She was the youngest of four brothers, Oliver, Octavius, Arthur, Halvor, and three sisters, Mirriam, Cynthia, and Edna.

Eleanor married the love of her life, Perry F. Simms Sr., on September 1, 1950.

Together they built a beautiful life centered around their children, Mary, Perry Jr and Deborah.

Eleanor was a vibrant, outspoken, and meticulous woman, known for her no-nonsense spirit, sharp wit, and boundless energy. Even at 98, she carried herself with a lively presence that left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends, cooking, shopping, and always looking her very best. She was a mother and housewife until her children were older. Eleanor worked at The New York Polyclinic Medical School and Hospital, NYC as a central supply supervisor and later at formally known Leroy Hospital, Queen, NY, where she retired.

After retirement, Eleanor and Buster relocated to St. Croix, where they built a beautiful retirement home in paradise. After Buster’s illness and passing, she relocated to Georgia. There she was an active member of the Cobb County Senior Center and Red Hatters – Sassy Classy Ladies. She learned how to do the electric slide, played bingo and went on trips to the casino.

Eleanor was proceeded in death by her husband Perry(Buster) and son Perry Jr. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters Mary Simms Remsen (Ronald) and Deborah Simms – Bowles, her grandchildren, Michele (Douglas), Stephanie, Christopher, great grandchildren, Maurice, Darien, Xavier, great great grandchildren, Tre, Darien Jr, Maurice Jr, Zuri, and Milahni; one sister in-law Bernice Simms, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Because we know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, we honor Eleanor’s spirit and celebrate her life today. To God be the glory!

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