Mary Sims-Short

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mary Elizabeth Sims-Short, who departed this life on September 19, 2025, at the age of 96 years old. Born on November 10,1928, Mary touched the hearts of many throughout her journey and leaves behind a legacy of kindness, integrity, and love.

Mary was a cherished member of the community, known for her selfless generosity and unwavering commitment to friends and family. Throughout her life, Mary was a part owner of Sims-Miesse Garden Store and Greenhouse, earning the admiration of customers and the public. Her passion for growing and caring for the plants brought joy not only to herself but also to family and friends. She was a longtime member of David's United Church of Christ, loved to watch the birds and enjoyed sewing with the quilters group from the Lithopolis American Legion and many Honor Flight participants received one of her blankets. She loved putting Jigsaw Puzzles together. She was also active in the quilters group at David's UCC.

She is survived by sister, Kathryn and Bud Watkins; children, William, Jr and Carol Sims, Nancy (Sims) and Gene Wood, of Lancaster, Scott Sims of Douglas, Georgia and Jim and Janet Sims of Louisville, Kentucky; grandchildren, Toni McLean, AC and Lane, Jamie and Mike Carpenter, Taylor Norris and Garrett Carpenter, Jeff Wood and family, Jason Wood and family, Amy and Shafton Thomas and Kallie Raye. Luke and Gracie Sims, Olivia and John Luke, Jake and Karina Sims and Gabe, and Matt Sims.

Mary was preceded in death by Omer and Alice Manson (Parents); husbands, William E Sims Sr and Harold Short; daughter in law, Bari Sims; brothers, Ted, Wendell, and Richard Manson; sisters, Dorothy Franklin, Meriam Custer, and Betty Smith; numerous nieces and nephews who will forever remember Mary's warmth and laughter. Their memory will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Visiting hours will be held, Tuesday, September 23, from 4:00Pm to 8:00PM at Dwayne Spence Funeral Home in Canal Winchester, Ohio, where family and friends will gather to celebrate Mary's remarkable life. The family requests that donations be made to Fairhope Hospice Pickering House, 282 Sells Rd, Lancaster, OH 43130 or the Charity of your choice.

The Family would also like to thank the Nurses and Staff at Buckeye Care and Rehab and Fairhope Hospice Pickering House, in honoring Mary's spirit of giving.

Though Mary is no longer with us, her legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of those they touched. May we find comfort in cherished memories and strive to honor Mary's life by carrying forward their example of compassion and grace. Rest in peace, Mary. You will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.