Photo courtesy of Dennis Funeral Home - New Orleans
Dec 20, 1965 - Dec 9, 2025
May God heal all of our broken . He sent His comforter the Holy Spirit to give us comfort strength and peace. I am praying for all our family and friends. God gave Winty eternal life and she left us wonderful memories to cherish. Love, Ella.
Ella Williams-Carr
December 23, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | Sister
To the Family
We wish to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to you all. It has been many years since I have seen Mrs. Sims, but Joe keeps me up to speed on what transpires at St. Paul's. The teachings we learned in our catechism classes laid the foundation for our believes in the Lord Jesus Christ. Part of those teachings is that when we believe in Him, we will see each other in heaven again. The Circle & Famous shows are gone, Mckenzie & Schwegmann's have also gone never to...
Alvin Coco
December 22, 2025 | Shreveport, LA | Friend
May God’s Peace bring Strength and Comfort to the entire family. God Bless You
Jayne Hamilton
December 18, 2025 | Harvey, LA | Friend
This special sister in Christ will be missed much, her smile, her laugh, her essence, All will be missed.
Carmelita Williams
December 12, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | Coworker
Fam(ily) you are forever in my prayers
Tracy Sullivan
December 12, 2025 | New Orleans | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Alvin & monquie Thompson
December 12, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sherry / Tinny sister in law Thompson
December 12, 2025 | Chalmette, LA
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Thersa/ Elvina friend Brumfield
December 12, 2025 | New Orleans, LA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Judy/ Tinny sister Harris
December 12, 2025 | Huston, TX
Williemae “Madey, Winty, Coach Sims” Sims, 59 of New Orleans, LA — peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Born on December 20, 1965, to the late Lucian Charles Williams and Lucille Emilien Williams, She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She grew up in New Orleans and graduated from Francis T. Nichols High School, later earning her Master’s in Social Work from Southern University of New Orleans.
A faithful and lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Madey devoted much of her life to serving others. She served on the Board of Trustees, volunteered as a Vacation Bible School teacher, helped organize various fundraisers, assisted the treasurer as a money-counter, and was a dedicated member of Sisters in Christ. Madey’s faith, her warm spirit, and her love for her church family were the foundation of her life.
Willie Mae was also affectionately known by her nicknames — Winty and Coach Sims — and was a loyal supporter of the New Orleans Saints, a testament to her passionate and spirited nature.
She leaves to cherish her memory to her beloved husband of 40 years, Harold Sims; her three daughters Sierra, Bria, and Jasmine Sims; her three bonus children Malcolm Navarre, Jashana Williams, and Trinette Williams; her sisters Clara (Oneal) Henderson, Ella (Lionel) Carr, Rosilyn (Kenneth) Diggins, and Linda Smith; and her grandchildren Tahj McMillan, Braylynn Sims, and Steven Jackson. Daughter -in-law of Manual (Terry) Sims and Sarah Sims, Sister-in-law of Darryl (Elvina) Sims, Michel Sims, Sarah Harris, Eliza Sims, Sonia Craig, Crystal (Ryan) Sigur, Shandell (Tevince) Forest along with a host of other family members and friends who loved her dearly.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1625 Annette Street, New Orleans, LA. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by a service at 10:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Services entrusted to Dennis Funeral Home (504-899-8282).
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