Yolanda L. Simms

Yolanda 'Binky" L. Simms, 50, of Fremont, OH passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Toledo ProMedica Hospital. She was born on June 4, 1975 in Fremont, OH to Theodore "Tony" Simms and Beverly (Scott) Simms. Binky was a 1994 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.

Binky was employed at several local businesses throughout her life. She worked at Kroger, Food Town, and Ponderosa, where she enjoyed helping others. She was a member of the First Baptist Missionary Church, where she was baptized. Binky enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

Binky is survived by her daughter, Kali Simms; Fremont, OH; mother, Beverly Simms, Fremont, OH; siblings, James Martin Jr, Toledo, OH, Jada Price, Atlanta, GA, Elon (Wynette) Simms Columbus, OH, Dominique (Josh) Akpore, Dayton, OH; grandchildren, Leah Beckley and Aubrey Beckley; special great aunts, Ethel Simms and Ruby Tiller; aunts, Pam Simms, Columbus, OH, Linda McBeth, Fostoria, OH, Tina Scott, Connie Scott, both of Fremont, OH; uncles, Eric Simms, Tyrone Simms, Columbus, OH, Richard (Sabrina) Scott, Chicago, IL and Miller Scott, Fremont, OH; stepmother, Joyce Simms, Columbus, OH and a host of nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her father, Tony Simms; grandson, Braxton Beckley; paternal grandparents, Ted and Hester Simms; maternal grandparents, William and Queen E. Scott Sr; aunt, Dawn Simms and uncle, Jeffery Simms.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH 43420.

Services will take place on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Missionary Church, 1699 Dickinson St, Fremont, OH 43420 with a visitation from 10:00 too 11:00 am at the church.

Memorials can be made to her family for support in funeral expenses.