Olivia Jane “Janey” Sims, 82 of Hallsville passed away, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at her home.

Family and friends are invited to Janey’s Life Celebration 11:00 AM Monday, September 21, 2026, at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia with burial to follow in the Red Rock Cemetery in Harrisburg.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home on Monday.

Janey was born on July 25, 1944, in Moberly, the daughter of Bruce Elkin and Elsie (Myers) Davenport.

Janey married James “Jay” Sims on January 22, 1988, and he preceded her in death on June 6, 2001.

Janey is survived by her children, Eddie Chick and wife Stacy of Hallsville, Tracy Griffin and husband Dennis of Ashland; grandchildren, Zane T. Chick, Dustin Griffin and wife Katie, Faryn Riley and husband Dylan, Gunner Griffin; siblings, Monica Lou Proctor, and Bruce Elkin Davenport II; many nieces and nephews.

Along with her husband Jay, Janey was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Vicky Jo Sims, a brother-in-law, Estill Proctor.

Janey worked for the General Telephone company and Watlow for many years. She loved country music, having a good time, and spending time with her dogs. Janey enjoyed doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Central Missouri Humane Society and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home 104 S. Collier St. Centralia, MO 65240.