Janet Rose Sims, 74, passed away Oct. 10, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born Oct. 18, 1948, in Ayr, Scotland, to Charles and Charlotte McKie Clark.
She was a loving mother, ma, and friend to everyone she met. She was a Registered Nurse until she retired in 2009, but she continued being a nurse and caregiver to her family and friends. When she wasn't caring for others, she enjoyed making crafts and attending craft fairs with her friends. Her greatest joy came from being surrounded by her family, especially her grandbabies. She had an amazing gift of making everyone feel loved, and she welcomed so many into her home over the years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Clark; beloved mother-in-law and father in-law, Tom Frank and Emogene Sims; sister-in-law and brother in-law, Jean Ann and Bobby Chambers; and brother in-law, Glenn "Buckshot" Sims.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Tommy Sims; daughter, Kirsty Sims Young (Steven), of Sparta; sons, Charles Sims (Carrie), of Sparta, Thomas Sims, of Sparta, Shiloh Sims (Paige), of Athens; brother, William Clark, of Vancouver, British Columbia; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Keith Sims (Freda), of Sparta, Ruby Todd (John), of Murfreesboro, Kim Sims, of Sparta, Judy Clark, of Victoria, British Columbia; 11 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and special caregivers and friends, Jean Parks and Samatha McFrisby Sims.
The family would like to thank Life Care of Sparta and Caris Healthcare.
A memorial service will be 3 p.m., Oct. 15, 2023, at Hunter Funeral Home, with Doug Benningfield officiating and a presentation by the Nurses Honor Guard. Visitation will be 1-3 p.m., Oct. 15, at the funeral home.
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
