Born in Alabama, Mrs. Sims was a former Georgia State Chairman of the T.O.P.S. organization.
Survivors include her husband, Willie B. Sims of Athens; son, Shannon York; daughters, Anita Mullis and Jackie Young; brother, Larry Melton; and sister, Christine Kilcreast; and several grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday, June 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be Saturday. June 29 at 12 p.m. in the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Smith officiating. Burial will
follow at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.