Obituary for Marie Sims

May 29, 1925 to September 10, 2012

Marie Sims, age 87, formerly of Onalaska, passed away in Sweeny, Texas, on September 10, 2012. She was born on May 29, 1925, in Marianna, Arkansas, to her parents, Jim and Eloise (Andrews) Stepp. On February 23, 1945, she married Auzzie Sims in Marianna, Arkansas. She was a longtime member of the Onalaska First Baptist Church and was very active within the church. Marie enjoyed spending many hours outdoors. She loved to garden and making her home beautiful.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Eloise Stepp; her husband, Auzzie Sims; brother, Amos Stepp; and sister, Dorothy Warren. Marie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David and Debbie Sims, of Rosharon; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Jerry Seymour, of Winnsboro; son, Charles Sims, of Plano; grandchildren, Mechele Couger and husband, Michael, Allison Dasher and husband, Ron, and Amy Sims and Casey Dike; seven great grandchildren, Zachary Couger, Abigail Couger, Alex Couger, Tyler Dasher, Jackson Dasher, Sadie Dasher and Chase Dike; sister, Thelma Ripper. Numerous other relatives and friends, also survive.

Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 14, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Onalaska with Bro. Don Wilkey officiating the services. Interment will follow the services in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska. Pallbearers are Scott Stepp, Ron Dasher, Alton Westberry and Casey Dike.



Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online register at www.cochranfh.com