MARTHA RAYE SIMS

MARTHA RAYE SIMS, age 82 of Dandridge, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday afternoon, December 3, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family friends and loved ones. She was a faithful member of the Deep Springs Baptist Church and worked many years at Standard Knitting Mill and retired from Bike Athletic Mfg. Martha Raye was the daughter of the late Clifford and Sarah Moore and was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Sims; sons, John Alvin Sims and Russell Timothy Sims; brothers, W. D. Moore and Leroy Moore. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Jenny Sims; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Alex) Holsted and John Hunter Sims; great-grandchildren, Eden Isabella, John Oliver, Evy Caroline and Finley Alexander Holsted; brothers Clyde Moore and Paul (Joyce) Moore; several nieces and nephews; special extended family, Chad, Becky, Kennedy and Sam Chambers; special friend, L.C. Gibson. Special thank you to Amedisys Hospice and Sarah and Amanda for their loving care. Funeral services will be held , Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 7:00pm at the Deep Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Chad Chambers officiating. Interment graveside services will be held on Wednesday, 2:00pm at the Fain Cemetery. The family will receive friends, Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00pm prior to services at the church.