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Longtime Century Town Clerk Dorothy Sims Passes Away
January 4, 2016
Dorothy Sims, longtime clerk of the Town of Century, passed away Sunday night. She was 69.
Sims went to work for the Town of Century in 1981 and was promoted to town clerk in 2000. She retired from the town clerk position in 2010.
“I enjoyed working with Miss Dorothy. She did a superb job as town clerk. We will all miss her,” Century Mayor Freddie McCall said Monday morning.
“I considered her not only a clerk but also a friend of mine, and I am saddened by her passing,” former Mayor Benny Barnes said.
She is survived by her mother, Mildred Croley; her husband of 47 years Billy Sims, four sons, one daughter and a host of other relative and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 6 at 2 p.m. at the Petty Eastside Chapel in Atmore.
For the complete obituary and service information, click here.
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10 Responses to “Longtime Century Town Clerk Dorothy Sims Passes Away”
My prayers for the Dorothy’s family. What a wonderful person. I was very blessed to have been able to meet her. I know she will be greatly missed.
Greg and Tina, So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I am praying that you find comfort in the memories you share of her.
I am so sadden to hear this. She was a great lady and an asset to the town. She was a long time Century Blackcat fan. She was one that didn’t hold back if some one got out of line, I always admired her for that. Love the family and they are in my thoughts and prayers!!
Sims and Croley Families,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I know what it is like to feel the loss of
a mother. May God comfort and wrap you in His loving arms and guide you through the difficult days ahead. I will keep you in my thoughts and Prayers.
Love and prayers for Dorothy’s family..may God give you comfort in this sad time…she was so much to so many…she loved her family above all….
Tina, I didn’t know your mother but I know what it feels like to lose a mother. I’m so, so sorry for your loss.
What wonderful lady she was. I will miss her greatly. We did pony rides together..
I enjoyed the time we shared together doing the pony rides together…Love and miss her
Wonderful lady that would do anything to help you.Did a wonderful job.
She was great lady and always was there to support her grandchildren at sporting events! She will be missed by many! Praying for the Sims family
Prayers and sympathy are sent to all her family and friends. She will be greatly missed. A great friend and lady to all who knew her.