Erma Simmons, age 79 of Sutton, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Sutton. She was born on October 16, 1944, to Charles and Inza (Bartlett) Searle in Harvard. On June 13, 1965, Erma was united in marriage to Arthur Simmons in Sutton.

Erma was a member of the Federated Church in Sutton. She loved gardening and playing cards, but most of all enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Art, of Sutton, children: Andrew (Karrie) Simmons of Marquette, NE, Arlene (John) Fairbanks of South Hutchinson, KS, and Ardell Simmons of Sutton; grandchildren: Jacob (Ruth) Simmons of Marquette, Emily Simmons of Yakima, WA, Sarah (Breaden) Corman of Larned, KS, Nathan Fairbanks of Prescott, AZ, and Jessica (Tanner) Dice of Omaha, NE. Erma is also survived by her sister Vera Smith of Hastings; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, and a sister.

Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2024, at Greenwood Cemetery in York. It was Erma’s wish to be cremated.

Memorials may be directed to her family. Condolences may be left for the family at metzmortuary.com.

Metz Mortuary in York is handling arrangements.