Obituary of Alice Faye Sims

Alice Faye Oller Sims, 75, passed away on December 5, 2015 at her home in Overton, Texas. Alice was born December 17, 1939 in Vaughn, New Mexico, the daughter of George Oller and Myrtle Oller Sowells. She is survived by Jack Sims, her beloved husband of 60 years. Together they lived in Overton for 47 years. Mrs. Sims was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, and served the Lord faithfully at Grace Herald Baptist Church in New London, TX. She sang there with the Ladies of Grace. Alice taught Children’s Church and children’s Sunday school for many years. She loved children and the Sims welcomed several foster children into their home. Mrs. Sims enjoyed gardening and was awarded Yard of the Month on multiple occasions. She was a gifted seamstress, and made jewelry and crocheted pieces that she delighted in giving as gifts. Alice was an avid reader, a great friend, and passionately loved her family. She is also survived by her stepfather, Emmett Sowells, Laytonville, CA; loving children and spouses, Debby (Wesley) Herrin, Kilgore, TX and Calvin (Karen) Sims, Hideaway, TX; six grandchildren, Doug (Kari) Pickering, Longview, TX, Lance (Micki) Pickering, Grand Junction, CO, Jacob (Cherie) Sims, Longview, TX, Clayton (Kelsi) Sims, San Diego, CA, Stephen (Lara) Lewis, Garland, TX, and Breanna (Jason) Smith, Carrollton, TX; four great-grandchildren, Davis, Maddox, Mackenzie, and Libbey; sisters, Peggy Oller, Thornton, CO, LaNora (Eddie) Workman, Redding, CA, and brother, Ronnie (Patty) Sowells, Laytonville, CA. She has numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces. All will miss her dearly. Alice was preceded in death by her father, George Oller, mother, Myrtle Oller Sowells; brothers, John Oller, George Oller, and sister, Sarah Almeda Weeks. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Grace Herald Baptist Church in New London, TX, with Rev. Johnny Wright officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall