Avery Ponder

January 6, 2006 ~ February 14, 2016
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Charles and Dolly Wallace and Cliff and Vela Hays; aunt, Barbara Chesson; uncle, Preston Holland; and cousin, Clary Chesson.
She is survived by her parents, Carey and Shana Simpler of Omaha; the best big brother in the world, Cayden Simpler, who always watched over and protected her; and a little brother, Corbyn Simpler, who she guarded and absolutely thought the world of. She was blessed with the best grandparents imaginable, Mike (the Poppy) and Pam (MiMi) Ponder of Linden and Dale (Pa) and Robin (Grandma) Reichert of Naples; granddad, C.R. Simpler; special aunts and uncles: Chris and Tricia Sims, Brian and Racheal Barton, and Brenda Holland (Nana); two very special uncles, that she thought hung the moon, Gary Hays and wife Gena and Jimmy Ponder and wife Janet; cousin, Lori Chesson, that she adored. She was blessed with two of the best teachers, Susan Comer Martin and Terrie Smith Autry, who touched her life more than they will ever know; Donald and Kathy Hawkins, who helped fulfill her dream to ride horses; as well as countless aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.
Services for Avery will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Daingerfield with Bro. Dwain Higgins officiating. Burial will follow at Veal Switch Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation from 6 until 8 Friday evening at the funeral home.
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Our Hearts, Prayers, & Thoughts go to all of Averys Family, We are thinking of, & Praying for The Family of This Beautiful Angel that is now in Gods Arms. Go rest high on that Mountain Sweet Little Avery, For Your work here on Earth is done RIP LITTLE AVERY ANGEL.
I am so sorry God Bless
Our most sincere thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Our heart breaks as we think of the depth of your sorrow. May the blessed healing comfort of Our Lord and Savior bring you His Perfect Peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Averys family. Avery always had the most beautiful smile on her face and the sweetest radiance around her. She blessed us all with her presense. We love your Avery and know you are now with Jesus and the Angels on high.
AVERY IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL WITH THE SWEETEST SMILE & SUCH A JOY TO SPEAK WITH. OUR THOUGHTS, PRAYERS AND LOVE ARE WITH YOU ALL.
So sorry for your loss prayers for the family I cant even begin to tell you or imagine how you feel losing a child. But rest in this she is with Jesus and has her angel wings !
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you for strength and courage.
I am deeply saddened to know that I wont get to teach Avery how to perfect her cartwheel, and listen to all her stories at Christmas. She is now in Our Lords arms and watching over her brothers, Shana and all of her family and friends. May God help console everyone whos heart was touched by Avery. She will be forever missed.
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter.Prayers for all.
My condolences to this family during this very sad time. May each of you find comfort in knowing that your sweet angel is not only in your past but she is in your future. Many prayers.
I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming.I pray that our Heavenly Father mayassuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave youonly the cherished memory of the loved and lost. May Godbless all and each one of your family.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Beautiful, Sweet Avery, what amazing footprints you have left on all our hearts. Your precious smile will be forever imprinted in our souls. Happy Trails Sweetheart, until we can ride together in Heaven.
I am so very sorry for you loss. Your Family is in my prayers.
We are so sorry about the lost of this precious love one. Praying for the family.
Shana and family, We Are going to miss Avery very much. We will continue to pray for all of you. May God comfort you at this painful time. We pray for the day when we will see Avery again in Heaven riding beside Jesus. What a glorious day that will be!We love you! Your friends at Rock in H Ranch. Donald and Kathy.
Our prays are with you and your family. Its ironic that Avery, a young lady so full of love got her angel wings on Valentine Day and the sky filled with rain as if the Hevans cried with us all. We will miss our sweet little hugs and Cody will allways have a special place in his heart for her. The Davis Family.
May the Lord bless you and touch you and comfort you and your family. Heaven has a beautiful new angel now and she will always be with you and watching over you God bless you and your family
There are no words for the pain you are feeling. The only comfort will be found in our Lord. Lifting your family up in prayers today and in the upcoming days. I have clung to this promise during my loss. The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
Prayers for peace and comfort.
Shana,You and your family are in my prayers. May a God continue to give you strength
So sorry for your loss, lots of love and prayers.
Our prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
Thinking and praying for you and yours Shana!!! I cannot imagine your pain and loss.! You have been so on my mind and my heart is so heavy………….. God Be With You sweetie!!
Avery was such a sweetheart & had the sweetest smile..Our prayers are with you & we will continue to lift you up in prayer..Shes in the presence of of Lord!!
Thinking of you all and praying for you guys daily. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Im so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts go out to Averys family and friends. God, please comfort this family.
Lolo loves you Avery. Praying for this beautiful family.
Sending our condolences to your family. Heaven has another beautiful angel.
My heart breaks for you!! I know she is in a much better place with no pain! I hope to meet her one day!!
I am so sorry for your loss. I do not know her but angels welcomed her with open arms.
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Shana and family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful angel. I can not imagine the pain that your heart is going through right now. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers daily.
So sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all…Avery had a part in touching so many lives, God works in ways we will never understand but Sweet Avery is with him now…she will be missed and we are praying for God s peace on your hearts.
Im so very sorry for your loss. Prayers in the air for comfort and peace.
Hi – I just want to say that I am praying for you. Both my baby girls went Home 3 years ago. I am so sorry this has happened. We live with the hope that as Christians we will see them again. Each day you live you are one day closer to being reunited.
I am so sorry for your loss and praying for you and your family
We are Bryleys papa & grangran we are praying for yall,
To Averys friends and family: I live in Atlanta and am a friend of Danas. I am so so sorry to read this news. What a beautiful child – her picture conveys her loving and happy personality. Our church = Laws Chapel Methodist – is praying for you all.
I am a friend and co-worker of Tricias. I have been praying throughout this difficult time for your family. My heart goes out to your family. God has one beautiful amazing young lady at His side. With deepest sympathy… Natalie R.
Avery will live in our hearts forever. Her outgoing personality and show stopping smile instantly won over everyone who met het. For her family we send our love and prayers. We love you "Boots".
Praying for peace and comfort during these difficult times. I did not know this beautiful child personally but through all the Facebook stories, I really wish I could have met her just once. I know she is sitting with Jesus and he is telling her how she earned her wings. I will be writing the name JESUS in permanent marker on my forearm just as she did. Shana, wish I could be there but know Im thinking of you all here in AL. Love you and praying for you all. – Heather
What a tribute to such a beautiful little girl, even though I didnt know Avery, I do know some of her family and I know how loved she was and now how much hurt and loss you all are feeling. My heart hurts for you all and my prayers will continue that you will have the strength and the faith from our God to get through this. He sure picked a precious little angle to have with him. Love and prayers……Pam
I will luv u 4ever u were such a sweetLil woman
Our hearts grieve along with yours for Avery was such a dear little girl.God Bless you at this tender time. Love,Mendy and John
Im so sorry for your loss. May God Bless Your Family…
My prayers are with all the family!!! I am so sorry!!!
Prayers for peace and strength for all of you. Shana, I cannot begin to imagine the pain you are facing. Im so very sorry.
Keeping you all in my heart and prayers at this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you strength.
We are deeply sadden for your loss and will continue to lift you all in our prayers.
My Thoughts and Prayers are with Yall. God be with Yall. Love and Hugs
Shana, I am heartbroken for you. Avery was such a beautiful little girl. I know she is resting in the arms of Jesus, but I also know how much you miss her. You are in my daily prayers, and if you need ANYTHING, please call me!! Love you girl!
Carry this verse with you always."I know the Lord is with me. I will not be shaken for He is right beside me." Psalm 16:8 NLT
She will be a very special angel.
Praying for you guys.
Beautiful Angel. So sorry for your loss. Praying that God will wrap His arms around all the family and give them strength.
I didnt know avery but i know shes in peace in heaven spending time with love ones Im sorry for your loss
When I was in west Texas I saw her and that was the person I least expected to see. I am so sorry that I did not come to the funeral. I was to sad and if I did I would have been so sad that I would never quit crying for the rest of my life. I wish o could have said good bye but Im glad yall probly got to and thats all that matters
I will keep your family in my prayers. Always remember one day we will all see our loved ones again!
I am so very sorry for your loss. Hanna Vissering, my granddaughter was a friend and classmate of Averys. My whole familys thoughts and prayers are with you.
Praying for your family!
Love and prayers for Averys family, and may your tears change to sweet smiles with loving memories.
I still miss her so much