Margaret Sue Sims

SIMS, Margaret Sue – of Burton, age 87, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5496 Lippincott Blvd., Burton, MI 48519 on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 11 AM; Pastor John Meyer officiating. Cremation will take place following the service. The family will receive visitors from 4-7 PM, on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or WELS Christian Aid & Relief.

Margaret Sue Merrill was born in Mt. Morris on March 30, 1938, daughter of the late Harris and Jean (Philpott) Merrill. She married Bobby Sims on June 13, 1955. He preceded her in death January 22, 2012. Margaret always put her family first, a proud homemaker and caretaker for her children. She was often found reading or playing games with her children and grandchildren. Trips to the casino or attending BINGO with friends also brought her great joy. Margaret and Bobby enjoyed traveling. Some of their favorite trips were to Alaska, wintering in Florida for many years, before moving there for 5 years. For their 50th anniversary, they took a memorable trip to Europe. Faith was most important to Margaret. She was a lifelong member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where she was very active.

Margaret is survived by 3 sons, Mark (Tammy) Sims, Jeff (Connie) Sims, Daniel (Jennifer) Sims; grandchildren, Adrienne (Heather), Adam (Tiffany), Amber (Justin), Erik, Kyle, Marcus (Maggie), George and Josie (Logan); 3 great-grandchildren, Kaitlynn, Asher and Madison; many other loving family members and friends. In addition to her parents and her husband, Margaret was preceded in death by 4 sisters, Joy, Lola, Judy and her twin, Mabel.

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