Nina Elizabeth Durham Sims

Nina Elizabeth Durham Sims Pickens, South Carolina Nina Elizabeth Durham Sims age 86, wife of the late Donald Ernest Sims Sr. went to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday January 17, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Sims was born in Liberty South Carolina and was the daughter of the late George “Guy “Durham and Nora Turner Durham. Mrs. Sims enjoyed quilting, preparing meals for her family and meeting with her Bible Study Class at the YMCA. She was a member of East Pickens Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Survivors include two sons; Steve Beasley ( Sheila) of Easley, Donald E. Sims Jr. ( Tracey) of Pickens, two daughters; Sandy Beck ( Jerry) of Easley, Janice Pappas (Bill) of Charleston, seven grandchildren; Kim Anthony, Cynthia Pate, Melissa Flynn, Nicole Alford, Jessica Beasley and John Sims, ten great-grandchildren ,one brother; Ralph Durham, and one sister; Ruth Davis. Visitation will be Tuesday January 19, 2016 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Dillard Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 11:00am Wednesday January 20, 2016 at the Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be officiated by Reverend Jamie Duncan, Reverend Roger Gwinn and Mr. Rick Grant. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens. Mrs. Sims was predeceased by her husband, parents, two sisters and four brothers. The family request memorials to be made to Pickens Senior Center 129 Schoolhouse Road Pickens, SC 29671 or Meals on Wheels P.O. Box 184 Easley, SC 29640. The family will be at the home of Donny and Tracey Sims. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Sims family.