Jean Sims Obituary
Jean Sims, born on May 2, 1938 in Clinton, Mississippi, passed away on October 18, 2026. Jean leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jean Sims to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Gilbert Earl Sims Sr.; her parents, A. B. Yarbrough Sr. and Lula Laird Yarbrough; her siblings, A. B. Yarbrough Jr., Georgia Tutson, Larry Yarbrough and Glen Yarbrough; her sons, Alvin Sims (Katrina Sims) and Gilbert Earl Sims Jr. (Carolyn Sims); and her grandsons, Michael Harris-Sims and Gilbert Sims Jr..
She is survived by: her children, Michael Sims, Janice Sims, Anthony Sims, Sharon Sims-Long (Charles Long), Denise Sims Hicks (Renardo Hicks) and Traci Sims; her siblings, Yvonne Yarbrough, Clyde Yarbrough (Dollie), Albert Russell (Hilda), Melinder Jellum, Helen Yarbrough, Jimmy Laird (Desiree) and Bobby Laird; her grandchildren, Gilbert Harris-Sims, Adrian Sims, Jerrell Sims (Tina), Anthony Gates Jr., Jovan Sims, Devin Sims, Monyea Hicks, Johnny Booth Jr., Ashley Gates, Saja Indigo Hicks, Brianna Alexis Cassidy and Tanaya Long; her great grandchildren, Tabaris, Travon Jones, Queanna Harris (Moosey), Michael Harris (Mike Mike), Jerell Sims Jr. (Lil Rell), Zen Anderson (Zen), Elijah Gates, Frederick Burnett (Doot), Kaylyn Burnett, Jamiyah Branch, Armani Branch (Moo Moo), Jamir Branch, Aniyah Branch (Nia), Paris Branch (Big Moma) and Jayden Branch (Jrock); and her great great grandchildren, Logan Harris, London Percy, Lyric Brown, Khalin and Kenny. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Person Arrangments (3521 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641).
Mom Jean was a smart, talented, hardworking woman who believed deeply in education and the importance of making a meaningful contribution to society.
