Mary Frances Sims

Obituary For Mary Frances Sims

Mary Frances Sims of LaFayette, Alabama passed away February 18, 2025 at the age of 104 at Traylor Nursing Home in Roanoke, Al. She was born Nov. 18, 1920 in Chambers County, Alabama and raised in the Marcoot area. She was a graduate of LaFayette High School, class of 1938. She married Robert Sims Sr. in 1938.

Mary Frances was a life long member of Rock Springs Baptist Church. She started Ruth Sunday School Class for Women in 1960, and it is still meeting.

Mary Frances and Robert loved to dance. They would go dancing 2 – 3 times per week.

Mary Frances worked at Playtex for 22 years. She drove The Commission on Aging Bus for many years.

Mary Frances was devoted to her family, and she loved the Lord.

Mary Frances is survived by her son, Kenneth R. Sims (Joy), grandchildren, Carol Brookshire, Robin Ferry, Tommy Sims, Timmy Sims, Blake Sims, Trent Sims, Lacey Ridens, Hayden Sims, and Brandy Pouncey. 7 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and niece, Dot Powers, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents Lewis and Mammie Wilkerson, children, Robert C. Sims Jr. (Bobby), Thomas R. Sims, and Charlotte Sims Pouncey, sisters, Doris Morris and Barbara Anthony.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery Fund 2408 CO Rd 62 LaFayette, AL 36862.

Service will be held Sunday, February 23 at 3:00 pm CST at Rock Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 3:00, prior to the funeral.

Jeff Jones Funeral Home LaFayette, Al.

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Interment

Feb

23

Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery

2408 Co Rd 62
La Fayette, AL 36862

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Feb

23

Rock Springs Baptist Church

2408 Co Rd 62
La Fayette, AL 36862

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Funeral Service

Feb

23

Rock Springs Baptist Church

2408 Co Rd 62
La Fayette, AL 36862

3:00 PM

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