B.J. — K. Kirkland. [Group Sheet]

E.L. — Elizabeth Sherry Simmers. Elizabeth (daughter of Harry Frank Simmers, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Crow) was born 22 Jun 1946, White Castle, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 29 Apr 2018, White Castle, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 2 May 2018, First Baptist Cemetery - White Castle, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Sherry passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the age of 71.

She retired from Iberville Parish School System after 25 years; was a resident and native of White Castle, La.

Visiting will be at First Baptist Church, 24525 Ory St. Plaquemine, La 70764 on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 9am until religious services at noon, conducted by Pastor Keith Horton.

Interment will follow at First Baptist Church White Castle Cemetery, White Castle.

She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 53 years, E. L. Gueho; son, Bobby Gueho and wife Kelli; brother, Bill Simmers and wife Trudy; brother in law, James "Jr" Gueho and wife Carolyn; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, Harry, Sr and Mary Crow Simmers; and brothers, Harry and James Simmers.

Pallbearers will be Marty Gueho, Ronnie, Zack, Rusty and James "Simco" Simmers, and Jack Franklin.

Honorary pallbearers will be Fry Hymel, John "Weed" Bush, John Evans, Doug Coleman, Billy and Mike Simmers, and Andrew Dunn.

Sherry was active in her church, First Baptist Church of Plaquemine where she was the secretary for 10 years. Sherry and E.L. were faithful followers of all W.C.H.S. sporting events where they went to High School together. She was a member of the LSU track official assoc. and was inducted into the LSU Track and Field Officials Hall of Fame in 2006.

Special thanks to Lois, Sandra, Belinda, Sally, Loretta, our church family and friends.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Plaquemine.

(Published by Wilbert Funeral Home of Plaquemine, Louisiana)

Harry married Mary Elizabeth Crow 25 Apr 1928, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Mary (daughter of Eason Mitchell Crow and Josephine Amelia Stolz) was born 13 May 1911, Somerville, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 22 Mar 1995, White Castle, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , First Baptist Cemetery - White Castle, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Eason married Josephine Amelia Stolz 27 Sep 1909, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Josephine was born 25 Mar 1878, Gay Hill, Washington County, Texas, USA; died 17 Apr 1969, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA; was buried 20 Apr 1969, Oaklawn Cemetery - Somerville, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services were held in the Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Somerville at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 20, for Mrs. Josephine Crow of Somerville. The Rev. T. V. Lewis, pastor of the Christian Church officiated. Mrs. Pat Westfall sang two solos, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Nearer My God to Thee", accompanied on the organ by Mrs. Cecil Matejowsky. Mrs. Crow passed away early Thursday morning, April 17, in Hilhaven Rest Home at Waco, after being in ill health for several years.

She was born in Gay Hill, Washington County, Teas on March 25, 1878, the daughter of the late Julius and Emilie Tonn Stolz. She had attained the age of 91 years and 23 days.

Mrs. Crow was married for 61 years to the late E. M. Crow, who passed away on December 14, 1967. The Crow family had resided in Somerville for the past 65 years.

Mrs. Crow is survived by one son, James J. Crow of Waco; one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Simmers of White Castle, Louisiana; two sisters, Mrs. John Kruska of Granite, Oklahoma and Mrs. Fred Quebe of Agua Dulce; one brother, J. C. Stolz of Brenham; three grandsons; two granddaughters; eight granddaughters; three great grandsons; and many other relatives.

Interment was beside her husband in the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Woods Funeral Home. The following served as pallbearers, John Current of Bellville, John Toupal of Caldwell, Jimmie Stout, Walter Woods, Dwain Smith and Ed Wilkening.

(Published in The Burleson County Citizen on April 24, 1969)