Jo Annette "JoAnn" Sims

            Ms. Jo Annette May Sims aka JoAnn Mays Sims, 73, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal peace on Friday, September 8, 2023.

            Ms. Sims was born April 24, 1950 in Youngtown, a daughter of Dock Sr. and Leora Scott Mays.  She was a 1969 graduate of East High School and had been employed as a Nutrician Specialist for over 30 years with North and Southside Hospitals, retiring in September 2018.  She was a member of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church.  JoAnn enjoyed watching western movies, playing cards, cooking – especially baking 7-up pound cakes.  She was also an avid Cleveland Browns fan.

            She leaves to cherish her precious memories, three children, Alvin Sims, Tina Sims and Sharla Sims; a brother, Dock Mays; two sisters, Virginia Mays and Nisi Mays; 15 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Bruce Sims, Jr.; a brother, Fred Mays; and a sister, Mary Foster.

            Visitation will be Monday, September 18, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at the Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church.  Funeral services will follow at 12:00 noon.  Guests are asked to wear masks.

            Ministry of comfort, love and dignity entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

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