Helen Simone Hildebrand, 82, of Batesville, passed away on September 21, 2021. She was born on April 18, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Otis Lathrem and Wilma (Clark) Lathrem Hemsath.
Simone loved being active in her churches throughout her life. As a dedicated parishioner, she always shared her faith with those around her. While her children were growing up, she attended and taught Vacation Bible School and Sunday school at Westwood Northern Baptist Church with her first husband, David Snyder. She was an active member of Sunman Bible Church since the 1980’s until recently when she began hosting church services in her home. Simone was a strong advocate for church missionaries and was able to attend a tour of the Holy lands in Jerusalem after retiring. She was incredibly proud to be able to have done this. In addition, she was able to make a trip to Africa to attend her friend Maxwell’s wedding. She greatly cherished the memories she made while on these trips.
Not only was Simone active in her faith, but she was still active with her family, friends, and community. She met monthly with a group of friends she attended North College Hill School with.
Simone was a natural caregiver at heart and it was evident in all she did. From her job where she retired from at Saint Francis Saint George Hospital, to her garden, and especially to her family- she loved and cared for them all deeply.
Simone is survived by her loving husband of almost 40 years, Donald Hildebrand; children David Snyder (Charlotte), Daniel Snyder (Nancy), Dana Jones (Brad), Darryl Snyder (Margaret); grandchildren Phil Saragoza (Tonya), Ryan Fitzpatrick, Andrew Saragoza (Kellie), Sarah Snyder-Schultz (George), Thomas Snyder, Amanda Snyder-Moore, Samantha Snyder (Cameron), Daniel Snyder (Brianna), and Madison Jones; great grandchildren Austin Rudd, Annabelle Acheampong, Noah Saragoza, Xavier Saragoza, Oz Snyder-Schultz. Juniper Snyder-Schultz, Leo and Alex Saragoza, Harley Snyder, Madison Forrer, Philippa Moore, Hollis Snyder-Schultz, Fitzgerald Moore, Wyatt Forrer, Laurence Moore, and Aliyah Snyder; sisters Sharon Walters (Glen), Cathy Johnston (Daniel), Bonnie Korbar (Tony), and Carol Beck;
Simone was preceded in death by her mother and step father, Wilma and Harry Hemsath; father Otis Lathrem; sister Jean Ann Barsan; and brothers-in-law George Barsan and Jack Beck.
Visitation will be held for family and friends from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 2, 2021 followed by funeral services officiated by Ray Sauer beginning at 11:00 A.M all at Meyers Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Peppertown Cemetery.
Memorials in honor of Simone can be given to the The Peppertown Cemetery Fund. They may be brought to services or mailed to: Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.
Please feel free to leave a memory or a message of comfort for Simone’s family in the online guestbook at www.meyersfuneralhomes.com