Sis. Janet Simms was born in South Carolina. She is the wife of Judge Richard Simms and they have eight children. Janet retired from Kelloggs in 2012 after 35 years of dedicated service. She held several positions within the company including Supervisor, Technical Trainer. Quality Manager, Operations Manager, and Process Improvement Specialist. Janet received her formal education in South Carolina but also attended F&M, HACC and
Steven's Trade.
Janet is a long time member of Bright Side Baptist Church. She is currently the Youth Ministry Center Leader and has operated in that role for about 10 years. She is the Youth Missions coordinator and has taken the group on eight mission trips, one of which was an international trip to Haiti.
Janet and her team takes youth on one educational trip each year, one fun trip, end of year picnic and one sports event.
The youth program is for ages 4 through 18 and meets every Wednesday at 6PM. A variety of activities is offered including basketball instruction, Youth Outreach Ministry. Praise Dance Ministry, GP Girls (Gods Princesses), GP Boys (God Princes), Teen Discussion Group, and arts and crafts for ages 4-6. A full course meal.is served every Wednesday
night at 6:30pm.
Janet loves working with youth. She has 22 grandchildren and 23 great grand children. She enjoys spending time with her family.