SCRANTON, Kan. – Leona H. Sims, 96, of Scranton, Kan., died Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Overbrook, Kan. She was born June 11, 1929, in Scranton, the daughter of George Krallman and Beatrice (Carney) Krallman.
In March 1947, Leona was united in marriage to Floyd Calvin Sims.
Leona started working at General Merchandise Distributors as a warehouse packer in 1966, and enjoyed her job. She retired in 2004.
Outside of work, she was a big Keno player, she enjoyed gardening, and she loved to bake desserts for others. She also enjoyed walking when she had free time. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of the Scranton Methodist Church and took her faith seriously.
Leona also held memberships in Scranton at the VFW, Lions Club Auxiliary and Legion Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George Krallman and Beatrice (Carney) Krallman; her loving husband, Floyd Calvin Sims; a son, Billy Sims; a daughter, Betty Bame; four brothers, Jim, Bob, Leroy, and John; and two sisters, Wuanita and Libby.
Leona is survived by three sons, Jerry Sims and wife, Pam, of Ball Ground, Ga., Eddie Sims and wife, Lauri, Canton, Ga., and Robert Sims and wife, Elaine, Kansas City, Mo.; son-in-law, Jerry Bame, Scranton, Kan.; and daughter-in-law, Ruth Ann Sims, Ball Ground; and 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Monday, June 1, at Scranton Cemetery, 16188 S. Lewelling Dr., Scranton.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Scranton VFW Post 2709, and sent in care of Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, PO Box 268, Overbrook, KS 66524. Condolences can be left at lamb-roberts.com.
