Mary J. Sims, 46, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012 in Nacogdoches. She was born January 20, 1966 in Center to Henry Windham and Helen Slay Windham. Mrs. Sims was a homemaker, mother and grandmother.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, December 10, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Watson & Sons with Bro. Dewayne Sims and Bro. Barry Rankin officiating. Interment will follow in the Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Pallbearers will be Brent Sims, Danny Meyers, Dexter Vaughn, Michael Bailey, Donald Moore and Jeffrey Windham. Honorary pallbearer will be Perry Bailey.

She is survived by

Husband, Randy Sims of Shelbyville

Son, Scott Sims and wife Kaitlyn of Center

Daughter, Elizabeth Harvey and husband Steven of Shelbyville

Grandchildren; Nicole Harvey, Hunter Harvey and Kaylee Harvey

Brothers;
Henry Windham Jr. of Nacogdoches,
Douglas Windham and wife Bonnie of Nacogdoches,
Paul Windham of Nacogdoches,
David Lane Windham and wife Tressa of Nacogdoches

Sisters;
Barbara Sims and husband Benny of Shelbyville,
Pam Shofner and husband Jeb of Center,
Karen Bailey of Center

Numerous nieces, nephew and other relatives
A Host of friends

Preceded in death by;
Father, Henry Windham,
Mother Helen Moore,
Brother, Billy Joe Windham