Mary A. Simms Jan. 29, 1927 - May 3, 2011 Mary Aliece Simms passed away May 3, 2011, in Bakersfield, CA. She was born January 29, 1927,in Brooken, Oklahoma, to John T. Parks and Grace Lee Smith. She was a Teachers Aide for Arvin Union School for 27 years. She is survived by a son Tom and (Janet) Simms, daughter, Mary Lee Simms, grandchildren, Christopher, Cameron, Shaun and Erica and great grandchild Jacob. Graveside service was Friday, May 6, 2011, at 1 PM at the outdoor chapel at South Kern Cemetery District, Arvin. For additional information contact Arvin Funeral Home #854-6161