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Barbara Sims Obituary
Barbara A. (Owens) Sims, born May 4, 1944, passed away on June 23, 2024. Barbara was the oldest of two daughters to S. Louise (Borden) Higgins and Nathan Higgins, and the only child to David Owens. She retired from Mercy Hospital with 30 years of service. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her beloved husband, Larry C. Sims. She leaves behind their three daughters, Tracy (James) Shelton of San Antonio, TX, Kay (James) Prater and Shayla Sims of Springfield, OH, and a sister, Denise Thomas of Springfield. Services will be Saturday, July 6, 2024, visitation at 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 34 W. Pleasant Street. Interment, Ferncliff Cemetery. Arrangements by the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home. www.robertchenryfuneralhome.com
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Sharon Hambrick-SRCC+ Mercy Daycare
July 6, 2024
Shayla,
My heart is broken for you and your family. We all loved your sweet Mom! Sending lots of prayers and love to get you through the difficult days which lay ahead.
love you,
Sharon Hambrick
Barbara Jean Cunningham and Johnson Family
July 5, 2024
To the family: you have our deepest sympathy, Barbara J Cunningham and Johnson family. We were neighbors and school mates. The Lord give and he takes aways bless it be the name of the Lord!!
Constance M Caldwell Jenkins
July 4, 2024
Rest in peace my dear friend. Kindergarten was where we first met, seventy five years ago. God blessed us to see eighty. Stay strong family. Praying for your comfort. Connie Caldwell and family.
Jacki Peterson
July 3, 2024
My prayers and condolences for the children of my "Ms. Barbara Ann Sims", (that's what I called her, (her full name), (smile). Kay, you already know how I felt about your mother. She will be surely be missed, but she will forever be in our hearts. Love you all. Jacki' Peterson
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