Gloria Sharpless Sims, age 80, of Atmore, AL passed away peacefully on August 29, 2022 at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope Alabama with her children by her side.  She was born on August 20, 1942 in Pensacola, FL to Rex James and Vesta Melton Sharpless & lived 78 of her 80 years in Atmore with a short move to Waycross Ga in her early 20's. Gloria loved the people of Atmore and especially being involved with her church family at the First Presbyterian Church. She also enjoyed serving as secretary of Escambia Academy from 1971-1980 and her part time job of keeping books for small businesses. In 1980, she began her 32 year career as a Medical Records Technician with Dr JB Thomas & later worked with Dr. Delaine Salter & Dr. James Dixon. From 2002-2012, she worked with Dr. Thomas Boshell in Brewton Al which was a highlight of her career. Although Gloria's spent most of her time serving others through work, she also served through her amazing culinary skills. Every meal was a treat, but her Christmas dinners were extraordinary, and she made the absolute best deserts, pickles, preserves and jellies. She also enjoyed creating amazing delicacies for friends' gatherings and baked hundreds of mouth-watering cakes for Mark's restaurant in the 1980's. Of course, she is most known for being a faithful, loving friend and for the deep love, pride and joy that she felt for her children and   grandchildren. She was always delighted to share of their activities and accomplishments.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 48 years, Lynwood Jackie Sims and her sister, Carolyn Sharpless Lambert.

She is survived by her son, Mark D. (Lori) Sims of Water Island, US Virgin Islands; her daughter, Daphne Sims (Jeff) Cook of Daphne, AL; her brother, Lamar (Sandra) Sharpless of Orange Beach, AL and her grandchildren: Katie Sims of Brighton, MI, Megan Sims of Brighton, MI, Nathan Cook at UAB in Birmingham AL , Alex Cook at Samford Univ in Birmingham AL, and Broxton Cook  of Daphne, AL. Her nieces Stephanie Lambert (David) Brown of Repton, AL and Heather Lambert Johnson of Goodway, AL.

Her Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, September 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 208  E Horner St , Atmore,  AL  with Dr. Steve Shirley officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 2, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the service time at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Atmore.

Flowers are welcomed and appreciated. As a cancer survivor, Gloria would also be honored by donations to aTeamMinistries.org which provides practical needs for families whose children are in cancer treatment. If you choose this option, you may donate on their website or  facebook page or mail to 1809 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood AL 35209-3505. Donations are tax deductible.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.