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- [S16] Obituary.
October 2, 1921 - March 14, 2008
Mayme Elizabeth Sims, 86, of Soddy Daisy, TN, went home to be with her Lord, Friday, March 14, 2008.
She was born and raised in Evensville, TN and lives all of her adult life in Soddy-Daisy. She worked at Abilities Carpet Company for many years and then spent time caring for family and friends in their homes as a sitter. Her service to the Blind Association of Hamilton County was also a joy for her. Mrs. Sims was a member of Union Fork Baptist Church. She was deeply loved and respected by her family, friends and neighbors and enjoyed them visiting often.
Mrs. Sims was preceded in death by her husband, Vater M. Sims; son, William “Bill” Sims, and infant son, Michael Anthony Sims. Born to the late Thomas and Mary Swafford, she was the oldest of ten brothers & sisters.
She is survived by her two grandsons, Thomas (Mary Ann) Sims, Old Fort, TN, Brian (Angela) Sims, Ringgold, GA; great-granddaughter, Marissa Swallows, Old Fort, TN; great-grandson, Jordan Sims, Ringgold, GA; brother, Robert Swafford, Chattanooga, TN; sister, Betsy Munn, Easley, SC and several nieces & nephews.
The funeral service will be 12:00 P.M. Monday, March 17, 2008 at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home with Rev, Wilburn Hardyman & Rev. Art Jones officiating. The burial will follow in Smyrna Cemetery in Evensville, TN. Visitation will be 4:00 TO 8:00 Sunday, February 16, 2008. Pallbearers will be Mark Hardyman, Roy Coleman, Tim Swafford, David Newell, Don Moore, Art Giuliani & Richard Sneed.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Soddy-Daisy Healthcare Center and at Hospice of Chattanooga for the excellent care and genuine concern in her well being. The faithful visitors and prayers for Mrs. Sims are appreciated as well.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in loving memory of Mayme Sims to: Hospice of Chattanooga, P.O. Box 19269, Chattanooga, TN 37416 or to: Soddy-Daisy Healthcare Center, 701 Sequoyah Access Rd., Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379
Condolences and memories may be shared at williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
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