Sarah Elizabeth Waters Sims departed this life on August 21, 2026 at Tri-Star Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee at the age of 76. She was born October 3, 1949 in Williamson County, Tennessee to the parents of Mays and Rebecca Waters.
Sarah leaves to cherish her memories, her loving and devoted son, Joshua Sims; her sisters, Nora Waters, Mattie (Douglas) Hendricks, Roberta Waters and Juanita Waters; devoted brothers, Mayes (Grace) Waters, Jr. and David (Lavonia) Waters; brothers-In-Law, Larry ( Lynette) Sims and Samuel (Bernice) Sims, Jr.; nephews, James Hunt III, Melvin Waters, Calvin Hendricks and Douglas Hendricks Jr. nieces, Sonja Hunt and Stephanie Waters; A host of great, great-great nephews and nieces, cousins and many friends, the Brentwood Community Family, and The Brooks Memorial United Methodist Church Family; devoted friends, The Golden Girls, Department of Human Services, Board of Probation and Parole Friends, and the Class of ’67 Classmates.
Mrs. Sims will lie in repose on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Brooks Memorial United Methodist Church, 3303 Brick Church Pike, Nashville, TN 37207 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m..
Visitation with family Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 12 until 1 at Brooks Memorial United Methodist Church, 3303 Brick Church Pike, Nashville, TN 37207 with funeral to follow.
Interment Greenwood Cemetery North, Goodlettsville, TN 37072.
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With our deepest sympathy, sending love and strength as you honor your mother's memory. Love, Kimberly Northern and LaTosha Driscoll(Sims)
We send our condolences and prayers to the Sims and Waters Family. Although we didn't know Sister Sarah long; her beauty and kindness always showed through! Love, Rev. and Sharon!
Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt condolences. I had the distinct honor of working with Sarah at DHS and grateful for the time we did share. Sarah was so much more than a coworker she was a true friend and an absolute joy to be around. Her friendly smile, her laughter, with a beautiful soul and a pleasing personality. Sarah was truly an Angel on earth, and now God has called another one of His Angels back home. Please know Joshua that you and your Dad were her entire heart. She spoke of you constantly with so much love and pride. She will be deeply and dearly missed. I am keeping your entire family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With love and deepest sympathy.
Josh,
I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of your mother. From the first time I met you both, it was easy to see the love you shared for one another. I admire you for always being by her side and taking such good care of her during her journey with us. She adored you and was so proud to be your mother. The way you would teasingly joke with one another always made me smile. She will be deeply, deeply missed. I'm praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.
Love, Kelsey Ellis
I am going to mis seeing her beautiful smile and laughing with her before her appointments. She was such a sweet and delightful person. Josh thank you for being there for her each step of the way. Nothing you have done went unnoticed. You are such an amazing son to her! Love always Tracey from Ascension St Thomas.
God says I am the light and the way anyone who believe in me shall not die but have everlasting life. I knew jewel her husband and from his words of his wife I am sure Sarah was a devoted mother and loving devoted Christian My condolences go out to her family
Josh Your mom loved you so much. Everyone who knew her could see that. Her love for you does not end here. I see your mother's kindness and strength in you. She will always live on through who you are.
To our beloved Sara, I will always cherish the memory of our talks and the kindness you showed to everyone around you. Your laugh — I will never forget. Your gentle spirit and warm joy will stay with me forever. Rest in Heaven.
Josh and the family sending condolences with a heavy heart. Sarah will be missed. Such a kind and beautiful person with laughter and a beautiful smile. Friend always in my heart.
Josh,
I'm so deeply sorry for the loss of your mom. I know there aren't any perfect words that can touch a pain like this, but I want you to know you're not alone in it. Losing your mother changes the world in a way that's hard to explain—like something steady and familiar is suddenly missing, and everything feels different.
Your mom's love is something you've carried your whole life, and that doesn't end here. It lives on in the person you are, in the way you love people, in the values she gave you, and in the memories that will keep finding their way back to you—sometimes softly, sometimes all at once. The bond you had with her is real and lasting, even as you're learning how to live with this new kind of absence.
Please be gentle with yourself in the days ahead. Grief can be exhausting and unpredictable—some moments feel numb, others hit without warning. However it shows up for you is okay. There's no "right" way to mourn someone you loved so much.
If you want to talk about her—about what she was like, what you'll miss most, the moments you never want to forget—I'm here. And if you don't want to talk, I'm here too. I'm praying of you and your family, and I'm sending you as much comfort and strength as I can.
Josh,
I'm so deeply sorry for the loss of your mom. I know there aren't any perfect words that can touch a pain like this, but I want you to know you're not alone in it. Losing your mother changes the world in a way that's hard to explain—like something steady and familiar is suddenly missing, and everything feels different.
Your mom's love is something you've carried your whole life, and that doesn't end here. It lives on in the person you are, in the way you love people, in the values she gave you, and in the memories that will keep finding their way back to you—sometimes softly, sometimes all at once. The bond you had with her is real and lasting, even as you're learning how to live with this new kind of absence.
Please be gentle with yourself in the days ahead. Grief can be exhausting and unpredictable—some moments feel numb, others hit without warning. However it shows up for you is okay. There's no "right" way to mourn someone you loved so much.
If you want to talk about her—about what she was like, what you'll miss most, the moments you never want to forget—I'm here. And if you don't want to talk, I'm here too. I'm praying of you and your family, and I'm sending you as much comfort and strength as I can.
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your precious Mama, your first best friend, and your Queen. My heart and prayers are with you and your entire family during this incredibly difficult time. May God continue to strengthen you, comfort your hearts, and give you peace as you celebrate her beautiful life and legacy. Please know that you are not alone. Sending you love, prayers, and my deepest condolences. 🕊️
Sending my deepest condolences to the family, especially to you Joshua so sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength ask you go through the coming day.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Mary Anderson
To Sarah: My best friend for 45 years. I will truly miss you Sarah. Our retirement years were great. The luncheon, phone calls, and church events were memorable. Thank you for sharing your family with my family over the years. Joshua took good care of you, he is a great son. It will be hard for the golden girls to have events without you. I will miss you dearly Sarah. Rest in peace.
May Sarah's love remain a covering over Josh and this family, and may her legacy continue through every life she touched. In Jesus' name, Amen.
I KNOW THAT IT IS ALWAYS A TERRIBLE SHOCK WHEN SOMEONE CLOSE TO YOU PASSES AWAY. SARAH WAS LOVED BY MANY AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. SARAH WAS KIND AND A SWEET PERSON. I WILL MISS OUR PHONE CONVERSATIONS. R.I.P SARAH.FOREVER LOVE. VICTORIA H. ARTHUR
It is with utmost sorrow that I offer my deepest condolences to the family. Sarah was a beautiful lady who always had a lovely smile on her face. Her lively spirit truly will be missed. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of Sarah.🙏🙏🙏💕
Eula Hendricks
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