Celebrating the life of
Martha Simmons Mims
May 25, 1931 - May 29, 2015
SAVANNAH – Martha Mims, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on May 29, 2015 under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born in Waycross, GA on May 15, 1931 and raised on her family farm in Hazlehurst, GA. Her parents, now deceased, were Nancy Caroline and James Calvin Simmons. Martha married the love of her life, William Howard Mims, on August 7, 1953. They were married 44 years at the time of his death.
Martha was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, five brothers, Julian, Chester, Eugene, Dallas, and Carol, and a sister, Caroline DeBrand.
Martha is survived by her children, Denise Mims of Maui, Hawaii, David Mims, Paul Mims (Tammy), and C.T. Mims (Nanci), all of Savannah, and Pamela Fountain of Helena, GA; grandchildren, Ashley Moore (Matt) and Eric Mims, both of Savannah, and Haley McVey (Donnie) of McRae, GA; great-grandchildren, Shane Adams, Peyton McVey, and Riley McVey, all of McRae, GA; a sister, Mary McLeod of Hazlehurst, GA; and many nieces and nephews.
Martha’s family would like to thank Dr. Christi Ghaleb and her staff, Dr. Ben Watson and Bri Lucas, Colleen Kayser, RN, and the staff of Hospice Savannah for their compassionate care.
Visitation will be on Saturday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday at Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery in Hazlehurst, GA.
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David, I was so sorry to hear about your mother. Deepest sympathy to you, Denise and Paul. I would love to talk to you but I don't know how to reach you. Please call me. I am in the phone book. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Terri
- Terri Smiley, Savannah, Ga
Our deepest condolences to the Mims family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more(Rev. 21:4). Also during the days to come, may Ms. Mims' sweet memories fill your hearts with joy and peace.
- Thomas, Snellville, Ga.
We wanted to share our condolences with Martha’s family. It is never easy to have to say goodbye to a loved one. The pain of loss can be unbearable. Our Creator promises us that one day this pain will be just a memory. That beautiful promise can be found at Revelation 21:3,4. Our pain and suffering will be a thing of the past, and we can cry tears of joy as we welcome back the ones that we love so much. We hope you find comfort in those promises.
- Robert & Marie Mile, Atlanta, GA
David, I was so sorry to hear about your mother. Deepest sympathy to you, Denise and Paul. I would love to talk to you but I don't know how to reach you. Please call me. I am in the phone book. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Terri
- Terri Smiley, Savannah, Ga
Our deepest condolences to the Mims family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more(Rev. 21:4). Also during the days to come, may Ms. Mims' sweet memories fill your hearts with joy and peace.
- Thomas, Snellville, Ga.
We wanted to share our condolences with Martha’s family. It is never easy to have to say goodbye to a loved one. The pain of loss can be unbearable. Our Creator promises us that one day this pain will be just a memory. That beautiful promise can be found at Revelation 21:3,4. Our pain and suffering will be a thing of the past, and we can cry tears of joy as we welcome back the ones that we love so much. We hope you find comfort in those promises.
- Robert & Marie Mile, Atlanta, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
