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Darcy Sims Obituary

Darcy Rae French Sims VIRGINIA BEACH - Darcy Rae Sims of Virginia Beach passed away Saturday evening, Aug. 15, 2009. She is survived by her beloved husband, Dustin Bowen Sims; her newborn son, Connor Bowen Sims; her stepchildren, Taylor Brooks Sims and Sydni Elizabeth Sims; her devoted parents, Tom and Vivian French; and her loving brother, Nicholas French and his family. Her loss will be deeply felt by her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Nell Miles and her husband Robert Miles; maternal grandfather, Mr. Joseph Despot; and by her many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins; as well as by the extended Sims and Hardy families. A celebration of Darcy's life will take place at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, Thursday evening. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. with a memorial service from 8 to 9 p.m. The hour between 9 to 10 p.m. is respectfully reserved for family only. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Connor Bowen Sims Fund at any branch of the Bank of America.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 19, 2009.

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John Coffren

August 29, 2009

Our condolences to Darcy's family. For many years we worked at Pizza Hut and enjoyed talking to her. She was one of the rare people there that called us during the transition of ownership when we lost our jobs. She possessed a character that made her special.

John and Pat Coffren

Kevin and Jennifer Crockford

August 20, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Darcy's family. May you all be Blessed by wonderful memories of her. May you also find peace and strength in Christ through this difficult time. Know that the Kempsville Chuch of Christ Members are keeping you close in thought and prayer and are here for you. God Bless you all.

Jessica Keith

August 19, 2009

We will miss you so much Darcy! you were an awesome person. Very fulll of life. Love you DarcY!

Larry & Debbie Bryant

August 19, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of Darcy's passing. I can still see her playing on the beach as a little girl in Bermuda. I know you will miss her sorely. Our deepest condolences to all of you.

August 19, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Darcy she was a great person so full of life and personality. I knew her for a long time I loved working with her. She will truly be missed. My condolences to the family.
Karen Bittenbender

Sharon Johnson

August 19, 2009

Im so sorry to hear about this... Darcy i will miss you.... so much...

Tony & Priscilla Drew

August 19, 2009

We are so sorry to hear about Darcy's passing.
Our condolences to all the family members.

Stacey Peterson

August 19, 2009

i just knew Darcy as her an every weekend customer at pizza hut. we always talked about our families and the upcoming birth of her son. she was a great person and she will be missed. i just lost my husband and i was still a newlywed and she was so thoughtful in her asking me how i was doing when i came in for pizza. to her husband ..you are in my prayers. Stacey

Nicole Yee

August 19, 2009

Darcy was an old good friend of mine. She was at my wedding, and visited me in the hospital when I had my first daughter. I was also very privledged to be apart of some big milestones in her life's journey. She was a very special lady and she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Carol Melio

August 19, 2009

Darcy was a special friend in my life. We worked together, played together, traveled together and she will be truly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Lee Garza

August 19, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear of Darcy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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