Obituary of Vicky Ann Simmerman

Vicky Ann Simmerman, 65, of Mitchell, died in Indianapolis surrounded by family after a life-long battle with Marfan’s Syndrome. She was born in Bedford, IN to Maurice and Ann E. Smith on June 11, 1957. On August 4, 1985, she married Roe Gene Simmerman, and he survives. Vicky began her career at Bedford Regional Medical Center in 1978 and enjoyed being a part of the BRMC/IU Health family for 45 years until her death. She held various positions throughout the years in Bedford, but spent many of those years registering patients in the south suite of the building. She currently held a position in the Mitchell IU Health office. She was a member of the Orleans church of Christ. Surviving with her husband, are one daughter, Carrie (Austin) Guyer of Danville, IN, one son, Derek (Kristen Schafer) Simmerman of Avoca, mother Ann E. Smith, brother Gary (Harvetta) Smith, as well as four grandchildren she loved and spoiled endlessly - JD, Allison, Olivia, and Luke Guyer. She was preceded in death by her father, Maurice Smith. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, April 20th and from 9:00 am until the hour of service on Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, April 21st in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will be in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions in Vicky’s name may be given to The Marfan Foundation. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.