Glenda Kiger Simms

October 2, 1938 - January 29, 2015

Glenda Ann Kiger Simms of Port Acres died peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 29th, 2015 at the age of 76. Glenda was born on October 2nd, 1938 to Ronald Earl and Mary Cude Kiger in Gatesville, Texas. She moved to Port Arthur when she was 3 and then to Groves at age 12. She was a proud graduate of PNG High School, class of 1957, where she was a member of the Indianette Drill Team. She married Billy Simms on September 27th, 1958 and moved to Port Acres in 1961. Visitation will be on Monday, February 2nd, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Kitty Key on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home. Glenda was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Billy, and by her parents. She is survived by her two daughters, Kathy Walters and her husband Wade of Port Acres and Lily Fanning and her husband Bob of Houston; her grandchildren Ashley Arceneaux and her husband JC of Port Acres, Brittany Peltier and her husband Joe of Bridge City and Robert and Brooke Fanning of Houston; her great-granddaughter Elizabeth Peltier and her brother Ronald "Pee Wee" Kiger of Port Acres. She is also survived by her aunt, Lily "Tootsie" Clymer of Turnersville, Texas and several cousins, nieces and nephews as well as her special friends, Pat and Dusty Blanford, of LaBelle. Glenda was a faithful member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Port Acres and served as the chairperson of the Parish Pastor Relations committee for many years. She was an active member of the PTA and spent many hours working as a volunteer at her daughters' schools. She was awarded the National PTA Lifetime Membership. Glenda was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved her family dearly. She was affectionately known as "Fat Mome" or "Mome" to her grandchildren and their friends. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she attended all of their events as long as her health allowed. Glenda loved all of us unconditionally and was our biggest cheerleader. She instilled strong values, taught us the importance of family and always expected us to do our best. Although she struggled physically the last several years she maintained a strong faith and never complained about her limitations. Glenda touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed by those who knew her. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and her passing has left a hole in all of our hearts. The family would like to express their gratitude to Franny Griffin and the other caregivers who have given Mom such loving care over the past few months. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church, 2628 61st Street, Port Arthur, TX 77640.