Shirlene "Shirley" Sims, age 86, of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 3, 2023. Shirley was born July, 21, 1936 in Fulton, Kentucky to John Franklin Duty and Annie Myrtle Jones (Duty).
Shirley had two sons, Larry Gene Nevil and Jimmy Lynn Nevil, from her marriage to Thomas H. Nevil.
Shirley married James Edward Sims on December 16, 1961 and they were happily together until he passed away on May 20, 2022. She and Jim managed several businesses and formed many friendships over the years.
After retirement, Shirley enjoyed traveling, spending time at the lake and spoiling her fur baby, Shiloh.
Shirley is survived and missed by her sons Larry (Sanday) and Jimmy; Forever cherished and remembered by her grandchildren, Katrina (Oscar) Martinez, Tamara Nevil, Anthony Nevil, Larry Jason Nevil, 15 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.
Shirley was predeceased by her father, John, her mother, Annie, her siblings, Maymie, Betty, Dora, Nell, Harold, George, Robert and Billy, her husband Jim, and her grandson, Tommy.
A visitation for Shirlene will be held Monday, February 13, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Grand Prairie Funeral Home, 733 Dalworth Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. She will be laid to rest with her husband at a private ceremony.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grandprairiefh.com for the Sims family.
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