Obituary of Constance Marian Sims

Constance Marian Crump was born on November 15, 1954 to theEdmund and Louise Brown Crump. Connie attended Luther P. Jackson, in Cumberland, Virginia. Connie joined New Hope Baptist Church in Cartersville, VA at a early age. It is there that she faithfully attended Sunday School and served on the Usher Board until her health began to fail. Connie was a dedicated and loving mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She had a genuine love for people which was evident in her daily acts of kindness towards others. She could always be found with a smile on her face and a willingness to help others. No matter the situation or circumstance, she never complained or seemed to give much thought to the negative. Connie was a very lovable woman who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She especially loved caring for those in need. She will always be remembered for her humble spirit and compassion for others. She loved to shoot pool and play softball which she continued to engage in for as long as her health allowed. She is also preceded in death by two daughters Solange and Yolanda Sims. She peacefully entered into eternal peace at the age of 57 on the evening of Tuesday, February 14, 2012 She leaves to celebrate her life and to cherish her memories her ex-husband of 30+ years James Sims; seven children Linda Austin (Desi), Valencia Smallwood (Alton), Jeanette, Lorenzo, LaWanda, Terrence (Chontaye) and Jarquez; twelve grandchildren: LaNeka, Deshauna, Chae, Quanisha Austin, Raymond, Quanisha Smith, Aymari, Ian, Na'Sier, JaKayla, Jabria, and Talayah,; seven great-grandchildren: Jayohn, Jabari, Joy, Desi, Dominique, Desnasia, and Dejaenae; eight brothers: James (Carrie), Robert (Estelle), Charles (Susie), Spencer (Barbara), Ernest, Joe, Aaron (Shelia), and Ulysses; one devoted sister, Katherine Bolling (Sam); two sisters-in-law, Joyce and Teresa; three brothers-in-law, Robert, Caleb, and James Brice; one aunt, Carrie Brown; a devoted niece, Shirley Bolling; two devoted cousins, Ann Anderson and Celia Mae Johnson; a devoted friend, Marian Hampton; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.