Cora Sims

1957-2023

Cora Sims of Auburn Alabama born April 10, 1957, passed away January 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 will be held at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home Friday January 6th at 11am followed by a Graveside service at New Rosemere Cemetery. Dr. Tom Tippett will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday January 5th, family at 4pm and friends from 5pm-7pm.

Family would like to show their love and appreciation to Enhabit Home Health for taking such wonderful care of Cora.

Frederick-Dean will be handling all arrangements.