Barbara-Sims-Obituary

Barbara Sims

Birmingham, Alabama

1937 - 2016

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April 10,1937-December 10,2016 Born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 10, 1937 to Robert and Lucille Haley, Barbara Haley Sims was the oldest of two children. She was a graduate of Woodlawn High School where she met and fell in love with her husband, Melvin Sims. They were married on September 20,...

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My sincere condolences to Melvin and his family
I think of my cousin Barbara so often always
remembering her love and patience with a little
cousin who wanted to emulate her in so many
ways, especially make her famous fudge candy..
My thoughts and heart is with your family.
Love, Virginia

"Pick me up and put me in your pocket" was a cute little diddy that Barbara used to sing to us, her younger cousins, in a fun sort of way, that reminded us of the fact that she was yet in control! Phil and I got a kick out of her sacheting around the room as she sang. I remember so fondly those days. Barbara, may your soul Rest In Peace, and Melvin, our prayers are with you.

Love,

John Haley

Barbara was a pillar of my family. Seems like only yesterday I watched her water-skiing at Guntersville, and then her beautiful wedding to Melvin. She staged a magnificent reception for me and my wife at her and Melvin's stately home in Birmingham. Her daughter Lisa and her husband Monte honored me with a visit to Alaska some time ago. I lost touch with the family a few years back, but I loved and admired Barbara, and I will miss just knowing that she is there. My deepest sympathies to Melvin...

December 15, 2016

Sincere condolences to the Sims family in the loss of your loved one. May you take comfort in knowing that there is a voice that will call the names of our loved ones who have fallen asleep in death, and they will be awaken. They will not be alone nor forgotten.
Mark 16:5 & 6

A.S.