Jo Ann Simons
October 18, 1934 ~ April 12, 2016
Jo Ann Simons, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away April 12, 2016. She was born October 18, 1934 in French Lick, Indiana to the late Woodrow Marlette and Ella Pauline Crowe. Jo was the elder of two daughters. Her sister, Sue Ella Wilson, preceded her in death. On October 28, 1950, Jo married the late Herman William Wilson. They were married for 23 years and three daughters were the product of that love. On August 15, 1973, she married Paul William Simons. They enjoyed vacationing at Daytona Beach with their family. Jo was a licensed beautician, bailiff at the Juvenile Court, and worked as a Marion County Corrections officer retiring in 1988. Besides her family, Jo loved her jewelry, designer purses, decorating, and shopping at her favorite store, TJ Maxx Home Goods. When asked what exercise she liked to do, her reply was shopping. Jo is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, Paul Simons; children, Carmie (Rick) Godan, Julie (Jeff) McHenry, Jina (Kurt) Simmons, and Mark Simons. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Casie (Nick) Starnes, Jordan McHenry, Joey Simmons, Klay Simmons, Jenna McHenry, Annie Simons, Danielle (Aaron) Ellison, Todd Godan; and great grandsons, Cole Starnes and Dane Starnes. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 2 p.m. in Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home. Friends are invited to gather at the funeral home to greet family members on Saturday beginning at 12 noon. Entombment will be in Washington Park East Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared with the family at orileyfuneralhome.com.
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To Mrs. Jina Simmons, My sincere and deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. May God’s arms of comfort wrap around you and your family during this most difficutlt time of greiving. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers and please don’t hesitate to let me know if I can do anything. God Bless, Cheryl
Oh how I remember her smile and beauty from all those years ago when we were bailiffs at Juvenile Court. Heaven has another angel. My prayers are with the family.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of JoAnn. She was a beautiful, and extremely CLASSY Lady. Carmie, Julie, Paul and all the rest of the family you are in my prayers. May God bless and comfort you as only HE can. Sincerely, Jeanette Larkins/MCSD/IMPD
On behalf of the Société de Police – IPD Adam & Edward, our condolences to the family and friends of JoAnn Simons on her passing. To the family we offer the following thought at your time of loss: May the concern and sympathy of those who care help you through this difficult time.
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