Debra Faye Sims

June 8, 1956 - June 6, 2020

Debra Faye Sims was born on June 8, 1956 in Helena, Arkansas to Joe C and Hermistine Smith. Debra was the 7th of 12 children. Debra graduated from C.V. White in 1975. After graduating she moved to Little Rock where she met and dated Johnny Hicks and had her first child. In 1978 she married Christopher Sims Sr., and to this union two children were born. Debra dedicated her life to helping others. She worked for Timex before opening her own daycare she ran for years with her family. After her daycare she worked at Rank Video, she also worked as a healthcare worker for St. Vincent Hospital for 20 years until her health began to fail. Debra is preceded in death by both parents Joe C and Hermistine, two brothers, Joe C Jr., and Alvin. One sister Ruby J. Bobo. She leaves to cherish her memories: Husband Christopher Sr., Two daughters Theresa and Katrina. One son Christopher Jr., (Charlene) all Little Rock, AR; Six grandchildren, Three brothers, Richard, Calvin (Willie Jean), and John (Charlene). Five sisters, Dirthia (Charles), Christine (Kevin), Vivian, Linda, and Karen (George). A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces and nephews and friends. Debra will be deeply missed. Due to Covid-19 pandemic we are strongly advising everyone to stay 6 feet apart during the services of Mrs. Sims. Please be advised that this is a time of sorrow for many, but please go by the directions of our funeral directors so that we can insure the safety of Mrs. Sims family and those who attend. We are asking upon arriving at the facility to please wear a face covering and remain at least 6 footsteps away from the next person not traveling or living with you. We Know this is a terrible inconvenience for our families; yet it is imperative that we obey the law and do our part and keep the spread of this virus down. Below you will find two visitations for Mrs. Sims. 1st visitation will be for friends and coworkers from 11:00 A.M - 11:45 A.M... Family is asking that everyone who attend to wear a face mask to enter. 2nd Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. - 12:30 P.M. following her funeral services in West Helena, AR at 3:00 P.M.