Service Details
The services for Maria will be private, per her wishes.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, donations to the family are suggested.
RACINE – On Thursday July 14, 2022, Maria Danette Sims, 65, was called home by Jesus to receive her heavenly wings. Maria was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 26,1957, to Maurice and Dolores McConnell.
Maria attended Horlick High school in Racine, Wisconsin. Maria was married to Leander Collier, Jr. and then remarried to Jimmy Lee Sims on July 18, 1996, whom she was married to for 17 years. Maria was a retired employee of InSinkErator Manufacturing also located in Racine, Wisconsin. Maria’s favorite hobbies and interests included watching her favorite soap operas, football (especially her favorite team, The San Francisco 49er’s), The Olympics, Dancing With The Stars, as well as listening to music, and collecting and watching movies, she also loved to play the piano.
Surviving are her only child, Bryan (Jessica) Collier of Columbia, Tennessee; brother, Robert “Bobby” (Roxy) Williams of Detroit Michigan; niece, Tamia “Tammy” (John) Chappel of Round Lake, Illinois; nephews, Sterling and David Williams of Detroit, Michigan; great-nieces and nephews, Tyler Green of Racine, Wisconsin, Taylor Panell, Joshua Wiley and Jermiah Chappel all of Round Lake, Illinois; her extended children and family, Keontrae and Ryan Berryman, and Jimmy Lee Sims, Jr., Whitney Sims and her Goddaughter, Tiana Lutze of Racine, Wisconsin; various grandchildren, as well as many other extended family and friends and best friend since age 9, Diliah Hall and her family.
Maria was preceded in death by her father, Maurice McConnell, mother, Dolores McConnell, ex husband/companion, Jimmy Lee Sims Sr., brother, Michael Williams, sisters, Benita Howze and Juanita McConnell and niece, Tiniesha (Muffin) Panell.
Maria’s son, Bryan (Jessie) Collier, would also like to extend their humble thanks and gratitude to everyone who sent their condolences and/or donations for Maria’s Memorial arrangements.
Belinda Mullins says
My Condolences to the family, Maria will be missed 🙏🏾
Vicky Black & Family says
My condolences and prayer to the the family of Maria. Maria will truly be missed.
Bonnie Gardner Oliver says
My condolences to her family and friends. May God be with you all 😔❤️
Tonya Gates says
My Condolences She Will be Missed
Marvin&Ora Griffin an family says
Condolence to the family Blessing to you all RIP Maria. Blessing
And says
I am still in disbelief Maria is miss so much God continue to bless her son And Family
John Moore says
My condolences to the family rest well queen
Dee Love and Family says
Sending condolences and prayers to Sims and Collier Family
CHRISTINE BOOKER says
So sorry for your loss Bryan, God has your mom in his loving arms she’s not suffering anymore. Love you cousin.
John knuckles and family says
Condolences to the family.
Kelli M says
Such a sweet woman. Taken away too soon. My deepest sympathy!!
Delilah Hall says
RiP my dear friend Maria. You will truly be missed. I’m still in disbelief. The last words we said to each other, God got you!
Sending prayers for strength and healing to Bryan and his family.
Larry & Delilah Hall
& family. We love you!
Deborah Sims-Brown and Entire Sims Family says
My Dear Cousin, you will be GREATLY MISSED. I truly Love that you were ALWAYS there for me when I needed you. I was with you during the passing of the Love Of Your Life, your husband/my first cousin Jimmy Sims. That was a devastating loss that you never recovered from. Thanks for being by my side when my Dad Morris Sims Sr passed away and for the comfort and help you gave me. I’m going to miss our personal conversations and Christian advice you gave me. I wish I had known you were in the hospital because I would have been by your side and held your hand as you made your journey to be with The Lord. I take comfort in knowing that you are with The Lord. You were a true Christian. My Deepest Condolences To Maria’s Family. Rest easy dear cousin and I will be with you at the appointed time. I Love You And I Miss You Very Much. Rest In Heavenly Peace Maria💔🌹💕❤️
Marcia Daye says
My condolences to the family. Rest in peace my dear high school friend.