Judith L. Sims, 65, of Taylorville, passed away on September 24, 2013 at 10:10 a.m. at Taylorville Memorial Hospital, Taylorville, IL. She was born June 8, 1948 in Taylorville, IL. The daughter of Cloyce “Turk” and Jean (Vidmar) Smith. She worked in housekeeping for the hotel industry. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Taylorville and an avid fan of the Antics and NASCAR.

She is survived by her son, Eric Eugene Sims of Taylorville; daughter, Tracy Lynn (Robert) DePriest of Springfield, IL; grandchild, Atheena Danielle Sims of Springfield, IL; brothers, Larry (Beth) Smith of AZ, Robert Smith of CA and Randy (Theresa) Smith of Anaheim, CA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Richard; sister-in-law Shelby Smith and nephew, Ricky Smith..

Memorials may be made to: Trinity Lutheran Church, 1010 N. Webster St. Taylorville, IL 62568

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2013 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Home, Taylorville, IL. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 27, 2013 at Sutton Memorial Home, Taylorville with Rev. Rodney Blomquist officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, IL

Arrangements by Sutton Memorial Home, Taylorville, IL.

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