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Obituary For Josie Mae Mitchell Sims

MRS. JOSIE MAE MITCHELL SIMS – AGE 85, - of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at her residence with her family at her bedside. She was born on October 30, 1933 in Newnan, Georgia to the late Earlie Mitchell and Dorothy Paige Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Sims, daughter, Sheila Diana Sims, two sisters, Katie Moore, Mablean Ramsey, and a dear friend, Jessie Cleveland Bibbs. She was a member of Bethel A. M. E. Church and was retired from Five Star/ A& A Vending.

She is survived by her loving and devoted daughters, Rebekah Goodlett (John Dennard) of Dalton, Georgia, Glendolyn (Curtis) Teal of Stockbridge, Georgia, Betty Tom Sims (Allen Holcomb) of Trenton, Georgia, Patricia (Larry) McMichael, Mary Sims (Forrest Starks) of Dalton, and Teresa (Ralph) Cochran of Varnell, Georgia; one brother, George (Bobbie) Marshall of California; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren; her grand dog, Lucky; dear friend, Mrs. Jennie Mitchell; special niece, Joyce (David) Clark; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, loving family, and friends.

Homegoing Celebration will be on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 1:30 P. M. at the Willis Funeral Home Chapel, 2011 Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd., Dalton, GA. with Rev. Erma Raymond as Eulogist and Pastor Mary Ramsey, officiating. Her remains will lie in state at the funeral home on Friday at 11:00 A. M. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 – 7:00 P. M. Interment, West Hill Cemetery. Please share your thoughts and memories of Mrs. Josie Mae Mitchell Sims at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Guest Book

It has been almost a year that Josie has passed away.sure do miss her. I think about her sometimes when I am along.Think about how she always is in the kitchen at 5 star making the orders for all the company dinners for all the plants in Dalton and surrounding areas. Dianna Dillard

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I met Josie when she was 23. Wonderful special woman. Always felt her love. And loved her. Prayers for you all.

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Worked with Josie at Five Star sometime back before it was closed. Dianna Chatsworth,Ga.

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Prayers to you all.I worked with Josie at Five Star before they closed it down.She will be missed by all of her family.

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My Cousin was a Virtuous Women. When you went to her house you knew to show Respect and Honor. When she got to know my sons Kendall and Adrian she was very Proud to know them and call them her family, I know she was my Cousin but we called her our Aunt

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My prayers go out to your family during this difficult time. I will always remember Ms Josie and her warm welcoming smile. Quelane Bonds Cooper

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“ A wonderful mother “ She made broken look beautiful and strong look invincible. She walked with the Universe on her shoulders and made it look like a pair of wings.

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Prayers for Teresa, and the family. ♥️ Tina & Jim Hehn

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My prayers and the previous message go out to our family Yours in Christ Marvin.L Henderson Kent OH

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I loved me some Ms Josie I remember the last time I saw her a few years back on one of my last trips to Dalton I had went there to the house with a relative we have in common not gone mention no names but he always look like he need some sun on his pale face She was just as sweet then as always If she could have left a parting thought it would have been I pray we all be ready for His return She's got her ticket and has boarded that gospel train I say ain't it sweet just to know that one day we'll meet in the sweet bye and bye we'll be together after while ain't it sweet just to know that one day we will meet I pass GOD'S peace to all and pray GOD'S continued blessings fall down upon the Family

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She was such a great woman. She loved her family valued her friends and coworkers. I would ALWAYS visit her whenever I came to Daltom. She will be missed

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May the Good Lord comfort, strengthen and provide understanding to each of you during this time of sorrow. The Anderson family sends our sincerest condolences to the family of Ms. Josie. She was a sweet lady with a big heart and will be missed in the Dalton community.

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Thinking of you all and praying for you as you mourn for Ms. Josie. Please find your comfort in God's unfailing love and unchanging hand. He does love you and He does care. Love you all, Janetta Coppage

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May the Peace of GOD Comfort the Families. The Ralph Whitener Children

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Praying for the Mitchell and Sims Families. Pastor Edward Hoggs and the Shiloh Baptist Church Family.

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Thoughts and prayers to the family. We have many memories of the times we had at Five Star. Josie was always a hard worker. She was a very sweet lady. I'm know she will be sadly missed.

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May God grant you peace and comfort during this time of bereavement -Linda Bonds

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Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time. -Oscar and Emily Reed and Family

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Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family. May God grant you peace and comfort during this time. -Barnard and Emily Reed and family

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I can’t imagine what you must be feeling right now, but I want you to know that.My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the peace that you seek. Velina (Lynn} Weaver Cohutta, Ga.

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Our hearts goes out to each of you at this difficult time of your lives . New Hope Baptist Church Usher board (Velina Weaver)

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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