SIMS, Dorothty Elizabeth Riggs - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Dorothy Elizabeth Sims, 77, 108 Sherry Lane, Attica, died at Fayette Memorial Hospital, Connersville, Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 3:15 p.m. having been ill in the past year. She was born at Converse, Ind., Jan. 12, 1909, the daughter of Lewis W. and Lulu Day Riggs. She had formerly lived in Converse and had been a resident of Attica since 1918. She was married Nov. 17, 1928, in Pendleton, to Charles Sims, who preceded her in death July 18, 1974. She was a graduate of Attica High School and the Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music, Indianapolis. She gave private piano lessons at home. She was a member of the Attica United Methodist Church, DAR, Tri Kappa Musical Arts Society and the Literary Club of Attica. Surviving are one son, Charles L. Sims, Wilmette, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs, Tim (Susan E.) Rogers, Converse; five grandchildren, Julia Brady, Charles M. Sims, James L. Sims, Shari Saffell and Brian Saffell. Friends may call at the Maus Funeral Home, Attica, from 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Funeral services will be held in the Maus Chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Earl Owen officiating. Those who will serve as pallbearers are Charles M. Sims, James L.. Sims, Brian Saffell, Tim Rogers, Rick Roemer and Tim Roemer. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Attica.