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Vicky Simmons Staats, age 57, passed away at 10:20 p.m., CST, on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at her residence in Gentryville, Indiana.

Obituary 05-25-16659Vicky was born July 5, 1958, to Jerry and Gayle (Nelson) Simmons, who have preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Pike Central High School, an alumni of the University of Evansville, and veteran of the United States Army. She worked as a human resources manager for Accent Marketing / Startek. In life Vicky was an avid reader, a fisherwoman, and comedian. She will be missed and may her soul rest in peace.

She is survived by her husband, Joe Staats of Gentryville; two sons, Joda Staats of Winslow and Kyle Staats of Gentryville; one daughter, Heather Staats of Gentryville; two brothers, Greg Simmons and Nelson Simmons both of Winslow; and two grandchildren, Dax Ayer and Daylen Staats.

Memorial services for Vicky Staats will be held at a later date. Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be shared with the family online at: www.nassandson.com