Kathy Sims of Casper Wyoming, died Saturday afternoon on December 25th, surrounded by her family following a month-long illness.
She was born November 2nd, 1956, in Winfield, Kansas to Billy Joe and Ruth (Estell) Rairdon.
She welcomed her first child, a daughter, Mandy Norton, April of '77.
She worked various jobs until one summer day in 1981, she broke down in a parking lot of a gas station and her knight in shining armor came to save the day.
She married Kenneth Sims, Sr. on January 25, 1982. They traveled the western states following the work. Until they welcomed their son Kenneth (Kenny) Sims, Jr. in May of '83.
They finally found home in Casper in 1991. Tragedy struck their family when Kenneth developed a brain tumor that required extensive surgeries. After this she became the primary caregiver and best friend to Kenneth.
She loved to read books, watch movies and argue over football. She enjoyed being outside and playing with her grandkids and pets. She was an amazing cook and a great source of knowledge. Her love of all things chocolate would entertain us all.
Surviving family members include husband, Kenneth Sims, Sr.; children, Mandy Norton of Casper, Kenny (Karla) Sims of Casper; her grandchildren, Heather Bacon, Sean Bacon, and Rocky Sims, all of Casper Wyoming; and her furbaby, Romeo.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, brother, Steve Rairdon, and sisters, Linda and Donna.
There will be no visitation or service at this time. There will be a celebration of life in the spring of 2022.
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