Sheron Sims Cook

Sheron Sims Cook, age 74, of Orchard Hill, passed away June 17, 2024, at her home, holding the hands of her children. Her last desire was to meet Jesus at home in her own room.

Sheron was born on February 6, 1950, in Griffin, daughter of the late Claude Sims and the late Ola Mae Mote Sims. She spent nearly 30 years working as a nurse at Heritage Inn in Barnesville and the last 15 years as a nurse at the Lamar County Detention Center. She took pride in her oil-paintings and her beautiful flower and vegetable gardens. Sheron collected rocks and magnets from her children’s travels throughout the world. She enjoyed sewing and quilting and made quilts for each of her children. She raised her children and family in the admiration of the Lord.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Broadas Sims.

Survivors include her children, Shannon Cook (Cris Craft), Kelly Wilson (John), and Michael Cook (Robyn); grandchildren, Jordan Cook, Taylor Cook, and Haley Laney; sister, Gennie Williamson.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home. Friends may visit the family on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Moody Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital