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Betty Jane Sims, 81, of Sullivan died at 10:11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008 in her son's residence. The Sullivan High Graduate was born December 1, 1926 in Sullivan to Anthony Engle and Maude Brown Engle. She was a former antique dealer and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Betty was a member of the Alpha Delphian Sorority, the Sullivan County Women's Democrats and the Uhl Society. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul "Dick" Sims, one daughter Paula Sims, three brothers Carl Engle, Max Engle and Earl Engle, two sisters Pauline Brocksmith and Lela Boone and one granddaughter Jacquelyn Sims.

Survivors include one son James R. "Jim" Sims and his wife Laura of Sullivan, one daughter Betsy Shonkwiler of Sullivan, nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren and other relatives.

Services will be at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the Holmes Memorial Chapel with Rev. Dan Sinkhorn officiating. Visitation is 5:00 p.m. until time of services Wednesday. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Wabash Valley.