COLUMBUS
Shirley M. Sims, 88, of Columbus, passed from this life February 5, 2022, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
She was born April 21, 1933, in Franklin County, Indiana, the daughter of Leonard and Laura Hunter Fox.
Shirley married George O. Sims Jr. October 22, 1955; he preceded her in death September 4, 2000.
She retired as a beautician after 35 years of service, and was an avid bowler and member of First Baptist Church of Hope.
Known as “Nana” for the last 38 years, Shirley remained present in her loved ones’ lives, praying daily for them and cherishing every moment she could spend with them.
Friends and strangers frequently commented on her sharp wit.
She held her family close to her heart, spending much of her day on the phone with her family and loved ones. She loved Sprite, black coffee and Steak ‘n Shake hamburgers. Her soft, sweet hugs and “I love you” always preceded a goodbye.
We’ll miss her dearly but rejoice knowing she’s in glory with Jesus and so many loved ones.
Survivors include her children Todd (Diane) Sims of Washington, Dana (Maria) Sims of Florida, Ted (Lucretia) Sims of Columbus and Sandy (Bill) Rankin of Columbus; grandchildren Bethany (Spencer) Duran, Daly (Matthew) Johnson, Derek (Stephany) Sims, Daniel (Irenia) Sims, Ashley (David) Garcia, Courtney (Justin) Daun, Mallory (Christian) Prada, Hunter (Allison) Sims, Gabby (Sean) Sargent, and Kristen, Ben and Seth Rankin; 7 great-grandchildren; and her sisters Martha (Dave) Smith and Janet Peters both of Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers Ted, Anderson and Bernard; sisters Rosemary, Nancy and Doris.
The funeral service is 12:00 p.m. Wednesday at Barkes, Weaver &Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street, and will be livestreamed at barkesweaverglick.com. Family and friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to time of service at the funeral home.
She will be laid to rest at Hope Moravian Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Hope or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
Condolences and special memories may be shared and a video tribute viewed at barkesweaverglick.com.
