Lily Elisabeth Simon, 8 years old, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away October 4, 2013. Lily's visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 10th at Mount Moriah Terrace Park Chapel, 801 NW 108th Street, Kansas City, Missouri.

Her funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Friday, October 11th at Graceway Church, 5460 Blue Ridge Cut-Off, Kansas City, Missouri 64133.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Citizens Bank and Trust "The Lily Simon Memorial Fund", 7553 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64153 or Graceway Bible Translation Fund, 5460 Blue Ridge Cut-Off, Kansas City, Missouri 64133.

Lily was born June 10, 2005 and was adopted from Guangzhou, China. She was active in Girl Scouts and Kansas City Gymnastics. She attended Fox Hill Elementary and Graceway Church. She enjoyed wall ball, cycling and the great outdoors.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Lawrence and Agnes Simon. She is survived by her parents, Ron and Anita Simon; grandparents, Dan and Jean Wheeler, as well as many aunts, uncles, extended family and friends.

Published in Kansas City Star on October 9, 2013