Bernice C. (Simms) Smith
December 1, 1925 - March 24, 2021
SHIRLEY: Bernice C. (Simms) Smith, 95, of Shirley, formerly of Missouri, died Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Ayer. Her husband, Charles Smith died in 1988. Mrs. Smith was born in St. Louis, MO, December 1, 1925 the daughter of Ralph C. and Ella J. (Hunt) Smith and resided much of her life in Missouri and Minnesota before moving to Shirley in 2007. Mrs. Smith was a graduate of Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri where she majored in education, Life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She went on to a long career of teaching science and home economics at Central High School in Hayti, MO, Southwest High School in Kansas City, MO, South High School and Franklin Middle School both in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She retired from teaching in 2003. Mrs. Smith leaves her daughter with whom she resided, Jocelyn L. Smith – Farrington; three grandchildren, Joseph Berg of St. Paul, MN, Kimberly Farrington of Boston, Brynnan Farrington of London, England. In 2005 she was predeceased by her daughter, Carmen Hayes of Minneapolis, MN. Funeral services will be held privately. Burial will be in the Federal Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN. The Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, Ayer is assisting the family with arrangements.
SHIRLEY: Bernice C. (Simms) Smith, 95, of Shirley, formerly of Missouri, died Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Ayer. Her husband, Charles Smith died in 1988. Mrs. Smith was born in St. Louis, MO, December 1, 1925... View Obituary & Service Information