Lilli Anne Sims, 75, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 2nd, 2026.

Lilli was born in Limon, Colorado on June 13, 1951, a daughter of Marjorie Irene (Berry) Fry and James Henry Franks.Survivors include her two sons, David Sims, of Abilene, Kansas and Melvin Sims (Elizabeth), of Dunn, North Carolina; her grandchildren, Connor, Brendon, Gracie, Andrew, Daniel, Dallas; and her great grandson, Daniel I.

Lilli is also survived by a sister, Evelyn Jarman, of Olathe, Kansas; two brothers, Thomas Franks, of Olathe, Kansas; &nbsp;Danny Franks (Deanna), of Lane, Kansas.She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, James Franks, Frankie Franks, Roy Franks; sisters, Margie Cook, Mary Cash, Linda Hottman; granddaughter, Annalee Sims.

In accordance to Lilli's wishes, she will be cremated and no services are planned.Online condolences may be shared with the family at <a href="http://www.carlsonfh.net/" target="_blank">www.carlsonfh.net</a> or on the funeral home’s Facebook page.Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.&nbsp;

Lilli Anne Sims, 75, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 2nd, 2026.Lilli was born in Limon, Colorado on June 13, 1951, a daughter of Marjorie Irene (Berry) Fry and James Henry Franks.Survivors include her two sons, David Sims, of Abilene, Kansas and Melvin Sims (Elizabeth), of Dunn, North Carolina; her grandchildren, Connor, Brendon, Gracie, Andrew, Daniel, Dallas; and her great grandson, Daniel I.Lilli is also survived by a sister, Evelyn Jarman, of Olathe, Kansas; two brothers, Thomas Franks, of Olathe, Kansas; &nbsp;Danny Franks (Deanna), of Lane, Kansas.She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, James Franks, Frankie Franks, Roy Franks; sisters, Margie Cook, Mary Cash, Linda Hottman; granddaughter, Annalee Sims.In accordance to Lilli's wishes, she will be cremated and no services are planned.Online condolences may be shared with the family at <a href="http://www.carlsonfh.net/" target="_blank">www.carlsonfh.net</a> or on the funeral home’s Facebook page.Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.&nbsp;