GILLSVILLE – Merle D. Sims, 83, was called home on Friday, February 13, 2015, at her residence surrounded by loved ones.
Merle was born July 22, 1931, the daughter of the late Samuel Dale and Hannah Brock Dale. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a lifelong member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Sims was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, W.F. “Dub” Sims; and siblings, Jean Whitehead, J.C. Dale, and Eva Perdue.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Joy Sims, and Jerry and Nancy Sims; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Jason Jarrett; grandchildren and spouses, Brittney and Casey Maney, Jeff and Kristi Sims, Tyler and Stephanie Sims, Tori White and Blake Jarrett; great-grandchildren, Addison and Kennedy Maney and Parker Sims; brothers, Marshall Dale, John Dale and Samuel Dale; and sisters, Nervie Turpin and Mildred Lewallen.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 15, at Pine Grove Baptist Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The Revs. Marshall Dale, Jamie Smith and Samuel Dale officiated.
Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.