Lola Marie (Nickles) Simon

Lola Marie (Nickles) Simon, of Plainville, passed away on December 26, 2022, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, at the age of 95.

She was born on November 12, 1927, to Clarence and Gladys (Buffington) Nickles in Furley, Kansas. She married James W. Simon on August 7, 1948, in Wichita, KS. They were blessed with three children: Mike, Jolene, and Stanley.

Lola grew up on a farm near Valley Center and graduated from Valley Center High School in 1945. She was a cook at the Zurich Grade School for many years.

She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a quilting guild which she was very proud of.

One of the greatest joys of Lola’s life was her family. She had special talents at quilting, gardening, and cooking. She enjoyed tending to her big flower garden, fishing, camping, traveling, animals, nature, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Lola has gone to be with the Lord and will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but the celebration of her life and memories will never be forgotten. The legacy of her love, laughter, and joy will remain in our hearts forever.

She is survived by her children: Jolene McElroy (Rod) of Wheelersburg, Ohio and Stanley Simon (Maria) of Plainville; seven grandchildren: Chad (Aimee) Simon, Phil Simon, Mark (Christine) Simon, Andy Simon, Chris (Charlotte) McElroy Casey (Amy) McElroy, and Karen McElroy; seven great-grandchildren: Sarena Allie, Gabby McElroy, Colt McElroy, Kansas McElroy, Sage Simon, Alexie Simon, and Carter Simon; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Gladys Nickles; husband James Simon; son, Mike (Marilyn) Simon; and brothers, Wayne and Roland Nickles.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. A book signing will be available on Monday, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Plainville.

Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Friends of Webster State Park and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.