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Patricia Sims Obituary
Trinity
Funeral for Patricia D. Sims, 60, of Trinity will be Thursday, April 1, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home with Pastor Jamie Hooper officiating.
Burial will be in East Lawrence Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Sims, who died Monday, March 29, 2010, at her residence, was born December 4, 1949, in Baton Rouge, La., to Dan and Juanita Henry Dixon. She retired from Decatur General Hospital with over 30 years of service. She attended the Christ Worship Center.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Sims; two sons, Doug Sims and his wife, Cherry, and Brent Sims and his wife, Debra; one brother, Michael Dixon of California; one sister, Terri Dixon of California; and six grandchildren who she thought the world of, Kristi, Alex, Walker, Wheeler, Daniel and Lily.
Pallbearers will be nephews.
This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Daily.
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July 27, 2010
I am so sorry Pat had to leave us so soon, she was a wonderful, caring person. I will always miss her, a great friend.
Sue Witt White House, Tennessee
Rhonda Cottingham-Smith
April 22, 2010
Charles, Doug, and family: I am so sorry to have just learned of Pat's passing. She will always be like a 2nd mother to me. She taught me so many things about work, life, and being a mother. Our years together at DGH were the best times of my life. I will never forget her! Doug, know that you and your children were her proudest achievements. My prayers are with you.
Terri Dixon
April 9, 2010
Thank you all very much for your gracious and loving comments about my beloved sister, Pat.
April 8, 2010
To all of Pat's family, I'm so sorry to hear of her death. She and I graduated from high school together. Our parents, Dan and Nita, and Jake and Mae Byford were good friends in the 1960's. I know she will be missed. May God bless all of you.
Betty Byford Fischer (Huntsville, AL)
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David & Linda Montgomery
April 6, 2010
Charles, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. David graduate from High school with Pat and worked with you at Monsanto/Solutia. We both got to know Pat better as the classmates of '68 would plan their reunions and dinners.
I knew Pat professionally since we both were Nurses and saw Pat as a wonderful, caring person. I pray God will give you and your family the strength & comfort during these difficult times.
Joe Crow
April 2, 2010
Mike, Dan, Terri, My heart goes out to you for your loss of Pat. Dan I know the pain of losing a child. May god be with you in the days ahead.
April 1, 2010
Dear Doug and Cherry, we are so sorry to hear of your mom's death. I know that she has had a long and difficult fight and for her, the battle is over. I know that even when someone has been ill for a long time, when the final day has passed, it is hard for those left behind. Know that you all have been in our prayers and will continue to be so in the following days. Love, Doug and Ann Elgin
April 1, 2010
I'm sorry for the loss of Pat. I went to school with her at Hartselle. I know she worked hard and was very loving. She will be missed by all. May God bless. Janice Grant
Missy Grant
April 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I worked at DGH in a different department then Pat but, have many great memories of our years at "The General". May God give you all the peace and comfort you need to get through the tough times.
Glenda Johnson Vaughn
April 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
melissa mcdaniel
April 1, 2010
Doug and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless your family.
Tina Hogan Walter
March 31, 2010
Doug -
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
March 31, 2010
Charles, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I thought alot of Pat, she was a wonderful person and I loved working with her at DGH. I pray God will give you and your family the comfort that only He can give to get you through this sad time.
~ Beth Blankenship
Terry and Peg Runager
March 31, 2010
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Chris and Beth Sims Thomas
March 31, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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