Joyce Judson Sims

Joyce Sims Obituary

A devoted mother and talented seamstress, she departed this life Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. Viewing at Hall's Celebration Center, 9348 Scenic Highway, on Friday, March 18, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Viewing at Hollywood Church of Christ, 5111 Hollywood St., on Saturday from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by Brother Viltz. Survived by her husband of 40 years, Robert Charles Sims Sr.; sons, Roderick and Shedrick Sims; granddaughter, Shakira Sims; brothers, Purlie, Charles and Elzie Judson; and sister, Rosemary Judson Williams. Preceded in death by her parents, Elzie and Lucille Judson; and son, Robert Charles Sims Jr. Guest book may be signed at www.hallsinc.net.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 17 to Mar. 18, 2011.
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Robert, I offer my condolences to you and your Family. May the moments you shared give you comfort. God Bless, Vince Giaccone

Vince Giaccone

April 6, 2011

We will always remember Joyce as a wonderful neighbor. She was a talented lady. She will be missed.


Robert & Mavis Johnson

March 19, 2011

We are deeply saddened by your loss. We will cherish the memories of the times we spent together. We are with you during this time of grief.

Scotlandville High School

March 19, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Anna Lee Robinson

March 18, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

March 18, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Brenda Wellington-Converse

March 18, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Janice Williams

March 18, 2011

my prayers are with you at this time ms joyce was a beautiful person and kind be encourage god be with you all

rena coleman

March 17, 2011

“Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted." We are prayerful that God gives you and your family that peace that surpasses all understanding, and that you would be given the strength you need to carry on.

Know that our prayers are with you and your family at this time.

John Ootsey; Mildred Ootsey-Brown and the Scotlandville Class of 1966

March 17, 2011

Your sister in Christ sending prayers and sincere sympathy to you and your family in this time of such a great lost.
..Mary Kemp

March 17, 2011

Your friends at Hospice Compassus offer prayers and sincere condolences to you and your family in this time of sorrow.
-- James Parker, Chaplain

March 17, 2011

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