SPARTANBURG, SC – Mrs. Ebony Nicole Sims peacefully entered rest on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Mrs. Sims was the devoted wife of Elder Robert Sims; she was the daughter of the Mrs. Brenda Nelson of Asheville, NC and the late Mr. Nelson Perez of Brooklyn, NY, and reared in the home of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thomas, Sr. Mrs. Sims leaves to cherish fond memories: her daughter, Alisha N. Sims (Eugene, Jr.) of Orangeburg, SC; sons, Sherman A. Sims and Andre N. Sims of the home; brother, Trevis E. Nelson of Spartanburg, SC; sister, Tawny (Arnold) Jones of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren, Andre N. Sims, Jr. of Spartanburg, SC and Eugen Burden, III of Orangeburg, SC; grandmother, Natividad Perez of Brooklyn, NY; six aunts; seven uncles; two great-aunts; a dear lifelong friend April Henderson; and a host of in-laws, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Mrs. Sims was preceded in death by her brother, two aunts and one great-uncle. Mrs. Sims was a God-fearing woman whom gave her all and loved everyone. She was a great wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all. She fought a good fight and she suffers no more. A Celebration of the Life of Mrs. Ebony Sims will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., at The United House of Prayer for All People, 660 South Church Street, Spartanburg, SC. The Apostle P. Styles will officiate. Mrs. Sims will lie in state at 12:00 noon prior to service. Interment will be held at Thompson Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends and Family visitation will be held on Friday, May 30, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m., at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel. Family will receive friends at the home, 103 South Staunton Court, Moore, SC. J.W. Woodward Funeral Home
To:The Sims and Thomas family,You are in my prayers and thoughts.I will miss ebony!She was a independent and a woman of virtue. She loved her family unconditionally.Alecia you will never know how proud your mom was of you graduating college and the wonderful mother daughter trips. Always know your mom was proud of you in more ways than one.Robert, you will always hold a special place inebony's heart.She always spoke of how compassionate and loving god included in her husband and the wonderful meals and encouragement you gave to her.From hardeesuntil she was called home. She will always appreciate her husband.I thank god for allowing me to have the wonderful times we shared.Ebony was always proud of her son's that treated her as a princess.She truly loved her sons and grandsons.Ebony and I talked recently of the times we had growing up together and we could not believe that our children were adults.The memories and our love for each other will never end.Ebony was proud of the support .love and encouragement her husband and children gave her.Ebony always talked to me of her immediate family and always spoke kind and pleasant words.Ebony I am going to miss you and I know that your husband and children,grands and family will miss you too.Ebony was a warrior.Ebony loved traveling and family.I love you more than you will ever know.You will always be in my thoughts.Ebony I love you !!! Love,Sheila
I will miss you my dear friend Ebony.Though our time together as friends was recent and not near long enough you were a blessing to my soul.So sweet and kind in all your ways.To the Sims family my deepest sympathy.May God bless you with His healing mercies
This came as such a shock to me. I remember all the chorus rehearsals, and church programs down at Thompson Chapel. Ebony was such a sweet spirit, always a smile. God always picks the best from the garden to sit at His table. She is in a better place. My prayers are with you all. May God give you peace and understanding.
To The Thomas-Sims Family: ?á ?á ?áWe extend our heartfelt sympathy & deepest condolences to you all during this time of bereavement. ?áWe will keep all of you in our thoughts & prayers. R.I.P Cousin Ebony. Thank you, God Bless!
Although we only knew you for a few years, our friendship was near and dear to our heart. You welcomed me and my family into yours and we felt as if we had known you forever. You were a wonderful person with plenty of love and compassion for all that crossed your path. We will greatly miss you. With deepest sympathy, Annette, Brianne & Angelique Claxton, GA.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.' Matthew 5:4. Praying the Lord will hold you especially close and comfort you through the coming days and that you'll be strengthened by the love of family and friends. With heartfelt sympathy, Harold & Mable Jones
To the Sims and Thomas family, When I heard of Eboni passing I was shocked and cried for a moment because I was getting ready to visit her that weekend. I did not find out until Mother's Day that she was hospitalized. I have not seen Eboni in a while but she was my sister. This is Melbra Goode from East Spartanburg, me Erica Lee, Kira Jeter, Muffy we were all sisters the 'EAST SPARTANBURG CREW' grew up on Lynwood Drive. We would go to Thompson Chapel for Vacation Bible School and run across the street to get muscodimes. In the summer she went to Brooklyn and my sister Remona is a flight attendant she was Stationed in Far Rock Away New York. Me and my sister would visit her at her aunts house and her cousins Ronnie and Boo in Brooklyn. Just thinking of a lot of things we all did together. You get older, start working, leave the nest, create your own family.but never do you forget one another or where you came from. those special friends like sisters that you spent your life with. She was always friendly and compassionate. I am the oldest by two years. We were like family so I choose not to focus on here death but on her life that I had the priviledge to share. Eboni and Erica along with some other East Spartanburg Crew members that's gone to be with the Lord rest in the green pastures of the Lord. To the family. Continue to look to the hills which cometh all of our help because all of our help comes from the Lord Love you all. Melbra Goode
To the Family, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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