Simons – 100 years
Elizabeth Simons of Avella will celebrate her 100th birthday at home with family and friends.
She was born February 1, 1914, in Thayer, Ill.
On June 28, 1940, she married Ray O. Simons Sr., who is deceased.
Her children are Sondra Wright of Columbus, Ohio, Tom Simons, Fred Simons and Joe Simons, all of Avella, Ronnie Simons of Washington, Donnie Simons of Tucson, Ariz., and Alfred Simons of Avella. Two children are deceased, Charles Simons and Ray Simons.
Her grandchildren are Teri, Holli, Pace, Tom Jr., Lynn, Chris, Jacob, Laurie, Travis, Sabrina, Fred, Joe Jr., Jason, Joshua, Danniel, Spencer, RaeAnn and Charles. She has 22 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Simons is a homemaker and has been a Gold Star Mother since 1968 and is a member of Bert C. Siders American Legion in Avella.