Joann L. Sims
Gaffney native
Joann Lipscomb Sims, 66, of 112 Martin Lane, Apt. 1204, died Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at her residence.

A native of Gaffney, she was the daughter of the late D.B. Lipscomb and the late Ruby Gaffney Lipscomb. She graduated in 1957 from Granard High School and was a member of Limestone Missionary Baptist Church and the Bethel Senior Day Care.

Surviving are a daughter, Robin P. Sims of Gaffney; four sons, Laurance Sims of the home; Charles L. Sims of Honolulu, Hawaii, Stevie E. Sims of Elizabeth City, N.J., and Roy D. Sims of Flint, Mich.; three sisters, Geraldine Littlejohn, Joyce Lipscomb, both of Washington, D.C., and Loraine Ballard of Las Vegas, Nev.; two brothers, Leroy Lipscomb of Burlington, N.C., and William Lipscomb of Christiana, Delaware; 43 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Limestone Missionary Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Michael Golden. Burial will be in Limestone Cemetery. Body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m.

Arrangements by Foster Funeral Home.