Christine Virginia Terry Sims
Fort Spring-Christine Virginia Terry Sims, 57, passed away Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at her home in Fort Spring, following a long illness.
Born July 20, 1957, in Union, she was the daughter of Geraldine Faye Burns Terry of Fort Spring and the late Lester Junior Terry.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lester Alan “Butch” Terry; and sister-in-law, Sharon Kay Terry.
Mrs. Sims was a homemaker and a member of the Fort Spring Missionary Baptist Church, Fort Spring. She enjoyed playing the piano and knitting, and loved to read and play video games. But most of all, Mrs. Sims loved to spend time with her family, especially her great-nieces, Kaylea and Claralyn.
Survivors include: her husband of 37 years, Charles Robert “Bobby” Sims of Fort Spring; her mother, Geraldine Faye Burns Terry of Fort Spring; a special nephew, Shawn Terry and wife Jessica of Fort Spring; two special great-nieces, Kaylea and Claralyn Terry of Fort Spring; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Fort Spring Missionary Baptist Church, Fort Spring, with Pastor Jonathan Hunt and Pastor Ronald Cobb officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Vernon Cemetery, Fort Spring.
Friends may call Thursday, Feb. 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fort Spring Missionary Baptist Church, Fort Spring, and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.
Serving as pallbearers will be: Adam Sims, Jim Burns, Matthew Burns, Eddie Burns, Rodney Thomas and John Johnson.
Arrangements by Lobban Funeral Home, Alderson.