Cora Sims of Auburn, Alabama, born April 10, 1957, passed away Jan. 1, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. She attended Opelika First Assembly. Cora grew up in Pepperell Mill village. She did Bookkeeping and Taxes for 30 years. She was loved by many and loved everyone in return especially her “unofficial” nieces and nephew, Kayla, Harley, Kourtney, Thomas, EmaLeigh, Chloe, Breanna, Ansley and Cierra. She loved being a grandmother to her sweet granddaughter GabriElla Grace.
She was preceded in death by her Father William “Crip” Sims Sr. and son Nicholas Flournoy.
She is survived by her daughter Crystal Smith, son-in-law Bryan Smith, granddaughter GabriElla “Ella” Smith, mother Lilly Hastings, brother William Sims Jr., nephews Aaron and Wes Sims and 10 great nieces and nephews.
Funeral was held at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home Friday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. followed by a graveside service at New Rosemere Cemetery. Dr. Tom Tippett officiated. Visitation was Thursday, Jan. 5, family at 4 p.m. and friends from 5 to 7 p.m.