Cynthia Daunn "Cindy" Sims, 66, of Carbondale, passed away at 5:11 A.M., Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her residence.
Cindy had been a registered nurse.  She worked for over thirty years with SIH and enjoyed her nursing career.  Cindy had earned her bachelor's degree and master's degree in nursing.  She was very proud of her accomplishments of working as a nurse and then as Director of Education.  Cindy put her all into everything she did.  She was a member of Thompsonville Seventh Day Adventist Church.
She was born November 17, 1957 in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Earl L. "Chick" and Helen (Campbell) Lively.
She married Jerald "Jay" Sims on October 4, 1988 in Paducah, KY and he survives.
She is survived by her husband of Carbondale, three children - David Gossage and wife Sara of St. Louis, MO, Matthew Gossage and wife Amber of Cape Girardeau, MO, and Krystle Sims of Marion, five siblings - Donna Steele of Thompsonville, Danny McClanahan of Du Quoin, Jack McClanahan of Chester, Bill McClanahan of Tennessee, and Cecelia "Sissy" Lively of Cambria, and several grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings - Darryl McClanahan, Nancy McClanahan, James McClanahan, and Chuck McClanahan.
Private graveside services will be held.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin, IL.
In lieu of flowers, friends may make memorials to Thompsonville Seventh Day Adventist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.