Bertha Sims Denis (Plainview)

Bertha Sims Denis, 87, of Tomball passed away on Monday, October 6, 2008, at her residence. Funeral services will be at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Kornerstone Funeral Directors Chapel with Rev. Kyle Brock, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Plainview Cemetery under the direction of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview. Bertha was born on October 9, 1920 in Leonard, Texas to George and Mamie Sims. She grew up in Lockney and graduated from Lockney High School in 1939. She was a mother and homemaker while her kids were young. She worked at the Golden cafe in Lockney. She later worked for the Holiday Inn for many, many years in Plainview, and in Lubbock. She was a protestant. Survivors include three daughters, LaCreica Schumacher and husband Glenn of Plainview, Darla Ramby of Tomball, Charlotte Rinehart and husband Douglas of Glendale, Arizona; one son, Joe Williams of Huntsville; two sisters, Mildred Reeves of Ojai, California, Jerry Johnston of Plainview; one brother, Wendelle J. Sims of Del Rio; 8 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews and other extended family members. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Sam White; her parents, George and Mamie Sims; and a sister, Helen Maxcine Sims. Memorial contributions may be made In Memory of her Grandson, Sam White: American Cancer Society or the Compassionate Care Fund of the First Baptist Church, 101 N. Crosby, Tulia, Texas 79088