Dortha C. Sims

Dortha was born on the 12th of October, 1932 in Norfolk, Virginia to Frank Harold and Dortha Mae Campbell. The baby sister to two brothers, William J. and Glenn H. Campbell, Dortha's early childhood was shaped by the Depression, the nearby seashore, and the large naval base in Norfolk. Both of her brothers served our country in WWII with Glenn making the ultimate sacrifice in April, 1945 in Germany. Dortha graduated from the all-girls Madison College (James Madison University today) and soon after met her loving husband Steve who was serving in the Navy. The couple moved to Houston, and over the next 45 years the family prospered and grew. Her two children, David and Susan, added six adoring grandchildren to the family. Sadly, Steve and Dortha's wonderful partnership ended in 2003, with her devoted and loving husband's passing. For the next eleven years, Dortha continued to be the sweetest, and most giving person any family could hope for, until she passed into the Lord's loving care.

Dortha is survived by her son, David Campbell Sims (and wife Cheryl), her daughter Susan Sims Wood (and husband Jeffrey), her grandchildren, Clayton Sims, Zachary Wood, Lauren Sims, Joshua Wood, Samuel Wood, and Jonathan Wood, and nephews Dennis Campbell (and wife Cindy) and Brad Campbell.

A graveside service is planned for 11 am at Memorial Oaks Cemetery followed by a memorial visitation at 11:45 am at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home.