Esther Celestine Mims Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Esther Celestine Mims (Sumter, South Carolina), who passed away on April 16, 2023, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Gleaton Edward "Ed" Mims; her parents, J. C. Powell, Sr. and Viola Degarhart Powell; and her siblings, J. C. Powell, Jr., Daniel T. Powell, Margaret Price, Lewis A. "Louie" Powell, John Powell, Beatrice Lamkin and Clara Brink.
She is survived by: her children, Derrick Mims (Joye) of Sumter and Sharon Ellis (Leonard) of Sumter; her grandchildren, Rick Mims (Katie), Amber Watson (Kell), Jessica Fralick (Jeffrey) and Dillon Ellis (Brandi); her great grandchildren, Kinsley Connor, Grayson Connor, Paxton Mims, Mary Ellis Fralick and Everleigh Kate Ellis; and her siblings, Dorothy Hickson of Bishopville, Hilda Krieger (Don) of Sumter and George Powell (Frances) of Columbia. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
