Anita (Burkhammer) Sims, age 81, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013, at her home after a long battle with cancer.
She was born January 11, 1932 and lived in Jane Lew WV until 1967 when the family moved to Gallipolis Oh.
Anita was the 5th daughter of the late Grant and Mamie Burkhammer. She is preceded in death by her only daughter Cathy Wray. Anita is survived by three sons; Rick and Barry Sims of Point Pleasant, and Brian (Doc) Sims of Gallipolis, along with five grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Anita was a 1950 graduate of Jane Lew High School, after moving to Gallipolis Anita began working at the now Rockwell Automotive plant and did so until she retired.
Family and friends will be received at Crow-Hussell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant on Sunday September 22 with visitation from 5-7PM, funeral service will be at the funeral home Monday September 23 at 1PM with Pastor Robert Patterson officiating, burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery in Point Pleasant.
Anita's care has been entrusted to Crow-Hussell Funeral Home.
Friends may register online at: crowhussellfh.com