Anita Sims

We have lost our matriarch on February 27, 2023. She was respectfully referred to as Ms. Anita to all those who knew and loved her. Anita was born May 27, 1947 to parents Dan McLane and Marcella Simpson in Dallas, TX. Being the eldest sister of eight children. Anita naturally had a maternal instinct, therefore helping her build special and loving relationships with many. Anita accepted Christ at an early age as a member of The Broadway Church of Christ in Carrollton, TX. Anita attended J. H. Bush Elementary in Carrollton, TX, Fred Moore High School in Denton, TX, and R. L. Turner High School in Carrollton, TX. Her occupational career began with Pitts Industries, Johnson & Johnson and later retired from Xerox. She then returned to work as a CFBISD bus driver. From there she worked at Dairy Queen until final retirement. Anita is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Eyvette Feagins and sister Paula Durden. Anita is survived by her husband E. Will Sims, daughters Michelle Simpson and Renee Williams, sons Adrian Sims (Monique), Dion Sims (Susannah) and Patrick Williams, brother Lee Simpson (Janice), sisters Judy Allen Lacy (Arnlow), Ellis Heggins, Kathy Simpson, Yvonne Houston and Felecia Houston (Richard), 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, namesake niece Anita Elyse Khamon Gaither and a host of other relatives and friends who loved her dearly.

23rd Psalms The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in the green pastures; He leadeth me besides the still waters. He restoreth my soul.

He leadeth me on the paths of righteousness for his name sake, Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and the staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Musical Prelude Processional

Since you’ve been called home Life just hasn’t been the same There’s nothing we wouldn’t do or give To have you here again The time we had together seems so short Know that it meant the world to all of us Your quick wit, your laughter and beautiful smile Will forever be precious memories We’re so grateful for the time we had As husband, children, siblings, grandchildren, great grand children and family And the closeness we shared You were a wonderful wife, mother, sister and grandmother The rock we all depended on We will miss you our dear Anita

Scripture Readings

Old Testament New Testament

Leonard Graves, Jr. Leonard Graves, Jr.

Prayer

Dallas West Church of Christ

Solo

Bro. Pugh

Resolutions Video Presentation

Read Obituary Silently

Song Selection

Bro. Pugh

Eulogy

Minister Sammie Berry

Parting View tors Recessional

Golden Gate Funeral Direc

Love always, Family

A CTIVE P ALLBEARERS Glenn Simpson Joe Sims Dwayne Sims

H ONORARY P ALLBEARERS Avery Allen Darian Houston Aki Simpson

Calvin Houston Don Houston, Jr. Donte Houston

Marcus Simpson Jordan Simpson Braden Sims Leonard Bishop II

I NTERMENT Hilltop Cemetery Carrollton, Texas

Perhaps you have sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you prayed a special prayer or came to pay a call. Perhaps you sang a cheerful song, if so, we heard it all. Perhaps you’d spoke the kindest words as any friend could say. Perhaps you rendered a service unseen near at hand or from afar. Whatever you did to console our hearts, by word or deed or touch. Whatever the kindly part, we thank you, oh so very much. You have freshened our desert with flowers and rain. T HE S IMS F AMILY

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