Amanda Marie Simms

December 23, 1992 - August 22, 2016

Amanda Marie Simms, age 23, of Cedar and formerly of Albia, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. Amanda was born December 23, 1992 in Ottumwa, IA, to Jamie and Marsha (Repp) Simms. She grew up and attended Albia High School and graduated with the Class of 2011. Amanda worked as a security guard at Clow Valve Company in Oskaloosa. She enjoyed being around children, babysitting, and attending the Albia football games. Her real joy in life was spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her mother, Marsha Simms of Albia; her father, Jamie Simms of Florida; 2 brothers, Joshua, and Jonathan Simms both of Albia; grandmother, Johnny (Simms) Day; her boyfriend, Cody Kline of Cedar; Cody’s daughter, Lydia; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and good friends. Amanda is preceded in death by grandmother, Lois Repp; grandpa, James Simms; her great grandparents, Bluebell and Delbert Repp and a cousin, Jeff Kellogg. At the time of her passing, Amanda was expecting with her first child. A visitation will be held at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, on Friday, August 26, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with Amanda’s family present from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. to greet family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30, Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Pastor Richard Grimes officiating. Burial will follow service at Oak View Cemetery in Albia. A memorial has been established to Amanda’s family.