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Marilyn Womack Sims

1943 - 2013

Marilyn Womack Sims obituary, 1943-2013, Keller, TX

BORN

1943

DIED

2013

Marilyn Sims Obituary

Marilyn Womack Sims, 69, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2013, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Keller United Methodist Church, 1025 Johnson Road, Keller, 76248. Marilyn donated her body for study at the University of North Texas Health and Science Center. A burial service will be held in Cornett Cemetery in Cass County, at a time and date to be announced. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, it was Marilyn's wish that donations be made to the Keller United Methodist Church in Keller: 1025 Johnson Road, Keller, Texas 76248, www.kellerumc.org; or the Tourette Syndrome Association, 42-40 Bell Blvd. Bayside, N.Y. 11361, www.tsa-usa.org. She was born Oct. 8, 1943, in Linden to parents Robert Milton and Odelia Hall Womack. She graduated from Linden Kildare High school in 1962 and received her bachelor's degree in education from North Texas State University in 1965. Marilyn was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Keller. She was a competitive tennis player and she volunteered and taught English as a second language. She loved to read books. She was a loving wife and mother and a cherished friend to many. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jerry Bob Womack. Survivors: She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dr. David Ford Sims of Keller; and two children, Dr. Deanna Sims of Frisco and Jeff Sims of Arlington. She was also survived by her sister-in-law, Mary Beth Womack of Greenville, Miss.; nephew, Bobby Womack and his wife, Tammy Womack, of Carrollton; niece, Gina Hawkins and her husband, Gary Hawkins, of Johnson City, Tenn.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Wes Coleman and Sara Coleman of Dallas; niece, Carol Perry and her husband, John Perry, of Dallas; four great-nieces; one great-nephew; and many cousins.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Mar. 10, 2013.

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Janie Neese Debenport

March 5, 2014

Remembering Marilyn on the anniversary of her passing.

Mickey Carpenter

April 2, 2013

David, Deanna, & Jeff - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Marilyn was such a wonderful,smart,& witty woman. I loved having her as an aunt. Please know that even though I haven't seen you for years - you continue to be in my thoughts as cherised family.

Sandra (Blue) Brown

March 29, 2013

David, I enjoyed visiting with her at our reunions. I am so sorry. Prayers from me for you and your sweet family. God bless with healing and courage.

Doris Wood Buckholtz

March 27, 2013

David, condolences on the loss of your wife Marilyn. It is clear what a beautiful and special woman she was. I know all your AHS classmates mourn with you. God bless you and your family.

March 23, 2013

Dear David, Deanna and Jeff. Ricky and I hold you in prayer for God's comfort and peace. Marilyn was my friend for 30 plus years and I've never known a more giving, loving person who was always thinking of others. Today will be her special memorial service and I know you three have planned such a tribute to honor her life on earth. With love, Marsha

Donna Martin Hall

March 17, 2013

David and family, I was so sad to hear of Marilyn's passing. Although I haven't seen you guys in many years, I have some great memories of our times at Keller UMC. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Amy Klein

March 16, 2013

I had the great pleasure and joy of having Marilyn as a yoga student for many years. I will always remember her for her courageous and lively spirit and as a woman who loved her family dearly.

March 12, 2013

To the beautiful family and friends of Marilyn. Such a stong and loving person she was, and continues to be with all of those wonderful memories she gave us. She touched so many lives with such love and grace.

Jean Stockstill

March 12, 2013

My prayers are with Marilyn's family. She will be greatly missed by many-not only was she a sweet & caring person but she was very, very smart! I think after Marilyn has spent some time praising Jesus & our Heavenly Father, she will be organizing tennis matches!

Jeanette West

March 12, 2013

My heart is breaking..What a special lady and long-time good friend...
My thoughts and prayers are with all her family. Jeanette West

Richard Bowden

March 11, 2013

I'm sorry to hear about my great friend's passing and I can only imagine what a loss this is to her family. My heart goes out to you all. I will miss seeing her on the occasional visits to Linden.

Laura Penny

March 10, 2013

Marilyn was such a great lady and friend. My prayers are with the family. May God bless all of you.

Julie Stubbs

March 10, 2013

Marilyn was a dear friend for many years. She was a force to be reckoned with both on the tennis court and at the bridge table. I will miss her very much and was blessed to have her as my friend.

sue morris lazara

March 10, 2013

The news has saddened all of Marilyn's friends here in Linden. Like so many, I love her and I love all of her precious family. She blessed our lives, but we are called to let go -- keeping our memories always close.
Sue Morris Lazara

Janie Neese Debenport

March 10, 2013

my thoughts and prayers are with you, David and family, she will be missed by all who know her..

Michelle Bandy

March 10, 2013

Marilyn Womack Sims she is so sweet and I am good friend with her daugther Deanna Sims and I went to Keller Methodist Church with them. I will miss Marilyn Womack Sims so very much. I know her family and friends will miss her so very much too. Thanks Michelle Bandy (Murphy)

Nancy Max Belford

March 10, 2013

Marilyn was a wonderful person. She touched many lives and will be remembered for her smile and caring nature. She was a friend to my family and she will be missed.
Nancy Max Belford.

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