Pearl L.M. Sims' Obituary
Pearl L. Sims, 82, of Sedalia entered into eternity on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Ward’s Memorial Baptist Church. Burial at Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11-1 Tuesday at the church.
Pearl Louise May Sims born March 7, 1929 in Syracuse, Missouri to Carrie L. Williams and Herman J. Miller, whom preceded her in Death.
On March 7, 1965 she married Marvin E. A. Sims, who preceded her in death. Though she did domestic work outside the home, she dedicated her life to raising her children and grandchildren.
She was a member of Ward Memorial Missionary Baptist Church for many years.
She is survived by Five daughters, Dorothy Mitchell(Robert) of Kingsport, Tn., Carrie Brown, Nancy Sims-VanBuren(Donald), Jessie Sims(William Staten), all of Sedalia, MO, two sons, Matt Sims(Grace), Herman Sims of Sedalia, Missouri and one step son Bishop Eugene Sims(Willene) all of Sedalia, MO. One Sister, Nancy Miller of Kansas City, MO and one Brother Herman Miller (Gloria) of Jefferson City, MO. Two sister-in-laws Mabeline Miller of University City, MO, and Doris Sims of Atlanta, Ga., and one brother-in-law, Arthur Seabury of Sedalia, MO, and a very dear friend, George Smith of the home.
She had 27 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, and a host of very loved nieces and nephews and many surrogate grandchildren.
Preceding her in death is one daughter, Sharon Miller, two granddaughters, Mildred L. Miller and Darla jean Sims, and four sisters, three brothers, one stepson and 2 great grandchildren.
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