Funeral services for Ms. Elaine Doris Sims Robinson, 69, of 1829 Pinebrook Street, Orangeburg, will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Edisto Fork United Methodist Church, 356 Lariot Road, Orangeburg, SC, with interment to follow in Belleville Memorial Gardens. Rev. Ellis White is officiating.

Ms. Robinson will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.

Elaine Doris Sims Robinson, the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. David and Ethel Sims, was born June 28, 1953. She gained her wings September 16, 2022.

Elaine was educated in the public schools of Orangeburg, SC and was a 1971 graduate of Wilkinson High School. She then matriculated to South Carolina State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, Early Childhood Education, and Elementary Education in 1976. She completed her Master of Education Elementary Counseling in 1984. She also completed her Real Estate License at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College in the Summer of 1986.

Elaine started her teaching career in Orangeburg County School District 3 from August of 1976 to June 1986. In August of 1986, she continued her career at Orangeburg County School District 5, until June of 2020. She spent a total of 44 years teaching the children of the Orangeburg Community. During her 44- year tenure, she received the Teacher of the Year Award and earned her National Board Certification.

Elaine was a faithful member of Edisto Fork United Methodist Church, where she was a former member of the Pastor Perish Relations Committee, former United Methodist Women Secretary and Treasurer, former Edisto Fork UMC Mass Choir Treasurer, and former Director of the Salley Chapel Summer Tutorial Program. She currently served on the Edisto Fork Mass Choir, United Methodist Women, Church and Society, Seeds of Promise, and was the activity coordinator for the Edisto Fork UMC Family Group “Faithfulness.”

Elaine was also a part of Ladies of Distinction, the American Business Women’s Association and NAACP. She was also a member of the Education Association, where she served on the local, state and national levels. Elaine leaves to cherish fond memories: her loving daughter, Latesha (William B.) Franklin, Jr.; one brother, Jerry O. (Janie) Sims of Orangeburg, SC; three grandchildren: William B. Franklin, III, Tasheea L. Franklin and LaDontis W. Franklin all of Orangeburg, SC; a special niece, Sherika D. Sims; uncle, Willie Jennings of Orangeburg, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Due to COVID-19, the family respectfully requests that you do not visit the residence; however, condolences may be expressed via telephone to her daughter, Mrs. Latesha Franklin, at (803) 531-6172, or Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg, SC. Please adhere to all COVID-19 precautions and masks are required during visitation and funeral services.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com