Thyra Mae Moore Sims, 98, of Bay Springs, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Bay Springs Nursing Home. She was born Saturday, June 6, 1925, in Quitman, Mississippi.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Bay Springs Baptist Church at 43 Hwy 528. Funeral services followed at 11:00 a.m. The burial then took place in Bay Springs City Cemetery. Bro. Ed King and Bro. Frank Harmon officiated the services. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs was in charge of arrangements. (601)764-2181
Thyra began working at Bay Springs Bank in 1944 as a secretary. By the time she retired, she had worked her way up to Vice-President Trust Officer and Secretary to the Board of Directors. She enjoyed working in her garden in her spare time. She was known around town for her beautiful Christmas village display. She also loved the Lord and was a dedicated member of Bay Springs Baptist Church. Thyra was greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, George Orell Sims; parents, Isaac Phillip and Maggie Lee Martin Moore; brother, Isaac Phillip Moore Jr.; and sisters, Bertha Mae Nichols and Maggie Sue McDonald.
Survivors include her sons, Keith Sims (Denise), Phillip Sims (Jean) and Dudley Sims (Jane); grandchildren, Leah Kirkland (Brandon), Chris Sims, Justin Sims (Dorian), Adam Sims (Kristi), Bryan Sims, Gail Disner (Mike) and Kristen Miller (Andy). She is also survived by a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Pallbearers were Chris Sims, Justin Sims, Adam Sims, Bryan Sims, Brandon Kirkland, and Andy Miller.
Honorary Pallbearers were Shane Boyd and Bradley Boyd.
In lieu of flowers, the family humbly requests that memorial contributions be made to Bay Springs Baptist Church.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com
Submitted by Colonial Chapel Funeral Home
