Vici Ann Simmons

Vici Simmons

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Vici Ann Simmons (nee Shughart) passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, surrounded by her family. Vici was born in Jackson County, MO on October 11, 1954 to Anna and Leo Dale Shughart. She graduated from Shawnee Mission North and Kansas State University.

Vici spent her career in Human Resources, known lovingly as the “Office Mom” at Lieberman Entertainment, Ingram Entertainment and ScriptPro. She was a passionate Zumba instructor for 19 years and was renowned for her infectious smile, positive outlook and enveloping hugs. Vici never met a stranger and was her family’s biggest supporter and #1 fan. She will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts.

Vici was preceded in death by parents, Anna Shughart and Leo Dale Shughart.

She is survived by: husband, Dennis Simmons; sister, Cathy Mayweather (Bobby Mayweather); daughters, Harmony Simmons (Micheal Powell), Noelle DeYoung, Cori Simmons (Bryan Allen) and Cali Simmons-White (Sid White); grandchildren, October DeYoung (Dominic Pugliese), Ashtin DeYoung, and Zavier Noreuil.

A celebration of her life will be held in the spring of 2026. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the ALS organization.

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  1. Carolyn Huskey on December 2, 2025 at 12:28 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for peace and comfort.



  2. Christy and Taylor Horton on December 2, 2025 at 2:59 pm

    Sending you all our deepest condolences. Please know we’re thinking of you and sending love and strength during this difficult time.



  3. Alyson Langenkamp on December 2, 2025 at 4:59 pm

    I’m so sorry for the loss of your wonderful sister. Take care.



  4. Anh Le From Truenails on December 3, 2025 at 10:19 am

    So sorry for you loss. Prayers.
    We will remember you Mama



  5. Martha Roldan on December 14, 2025 at 6:52 am

    I’m sending a big hug to all of you! I knew Vici from KSU and I used to go to her room next door to me in the dorm: we listened to her album War. She was the sweetest person I ever met in my life. Always always smiling and positive. You all were truly blessed to have her in your family. And she loved Dennis so so much. God speed to you all in this mourning time.



  6. Cid Gillispie on December 14, 2025 at 2:50 pm

    Vici and I met in the early ‘70’s at KSU. We started a lasting friendship that continued over the years. Her family was her biggest love and source of pride. She made us all better people by her kindness, thoughtful actions and supportive nature. Vici maintained her positive attitude throughout her illness, and inspired courage to us all. If there is a Zumba class in heaven, you can be sure Vici is teaching it. That smile. Blessings to the family.



  7. Cheryl Larson on January 2, 2026 at 12:28 pm

    I have known Vici since she was in 3rd grade and we were neighbors too.
    She’s the one person I would call “bubbly”, that smile and laugh.
    I will love her, I will miss her smile.



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