She was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on August 28, 1911, and was the sole survivor of 6 children born to Mont B. Sims and Amelia Mivelaz Sims. She graduated from St. Anne’s Academy in 1929.
She was the widow of Col. Walter Eugene Womble whom she married on April 4, 1937, and who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Samuel Scott Spikes.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary Linda Mann and her husband, Don Mann of Harrison, AR. She is also survived by a beloved granddaughter, Mary Beth Harper and her husband, Sam, four great-grandchildren whom she adored; Adam, Stephanie, Elizabeth, and Alex, all of Georgetown, TX.
During her 42 years of marriage she accompanied her husband on many different tours of duty during his army career. Learning she loved to travel, she continued to travel with family and friends after his death.
She was a lifelong member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fort Smith, AR, and attended St. Stevens Catholic Church in Bentonville, AR, and the Mother Mary of God Catholic Church in Harrison, AR, during the two years she lived with her daughter and son in-law.
Over the years she was a member of various military clubs, held a leadership position with the Girl Scouts and PTA groups, and was a volunteer at St. Edwards Hospital in Fort Smith for 25 years, She was a member of the Retired Officers Auxiliary in Fort Smith, AR, and the Ladies Auxiliary of Immaculate Conception Church.
Her mind was active until the end and enjoyed talking with her great grandchildren, reading, playing cards, bingo, and other games.
The last three months of her life were in Hillcrest Home in Harrison, where she was treated with loving care and concern. Any memorial gifts can be made to the building fund of Hillcrest Home.
There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial service on Wednesday June 13 at 6:30 PM at Centerpoint Church in Harrison, and the public is invited.
Rosary and visitation will be at 7:00 PM Thursday, June 14, 2012, at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, AR
The funeral mass will be at 11:00 AM, Friday June 15, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Fort Smith,AR, with burial at Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
To place online tributes visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.
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