Joretta Humphries

Joretta Ann Sims Humphries

April 29, 1931 – December 28, 2019

Joretta Sims Humphries, 88 was born in Emmet, Arkansas on April 29, 1931. She graduated from Hope High School and attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas.

In 1953, Joretta met Wayburn Dean (Bud) Humphries in Ft. Worth, Texas and they were married that same year.  She is survived by her husband, Bud Humphries, her daughter, Deborah Humphries (partner Gayl Newton), daughter Kim Schmidt (husband Ralph Schmidt), daughter Shawn McCormick-White (husband Don White), six grandchildren; Nathan and Danny Schmidt, Calen and Jordan McCormick, Julie Hodges and Maggie Steitler and five great grandchildren, Trace and Birdie Hodges, Sadie and Dean Steitler, Noah Schmidt.

Joretta was preceded in death by her parents, Mabel Easterling Wade and Charlie Odis Sims, her son-in-law, Dennis McCormick and her great grandson, Jay Hodges.  Joretta passed peacefully into Jesus’ arms on December 28, 2019.  She gave so much to so many throughout her life.  We all love her dearly and she will be forever missed.

Visitation will be at Schertz Funeral Home on Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 pm.  The funeral will be at Trinity Church, 5415 N. Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, Tx on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 10:30am, followed by a fellowship luncheon at the church.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice, in her name.

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