Brenda Joyce Sims, age 79, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1946, in Chattanooga to the late Hortense Woods and Marcus Sims.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Mary Sims and Patricia Daniels; and her brother, Randy Williams.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone she met. Brenda dedicated her life to her family, always providing encouragement, laughter, and unconditional love. Her gentle spirit and generous heart will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Brenda is survived by her two children, Scott Sims and his wife April, and Lisa Washington and her husband Markel. She was also the proud grandmother of three beloved grandchildren — Tierra, Marcus, and Tamera — who brought immense joy and pride to her life.
A lifelong advocate for women and community service, Brenda was a Life Member of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), Indianapolis Section where she proudly supported programs that uplifted and empowered others.
A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held at a later date, where family and friends will gather to honor her memory and the legacy of love and service she leaves behind.
Brenda’s life was a testament to compassion, strength, and grace. Though she is no longer with us, her spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved her.
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To my Soror/Sister, I’m praying for you and your family. Praying for peace and comfort during this bereavement time. You know I’m here for what you need. Love you ❤️🤍💚
Our sincerest condolences to the Sims family. May God provide you strength, peace and comfort during these most difficult times. Our prayers are with you always. 🙏🏾
Heavenly Father, We lift up Mrs. Brenda’s family as well as the lives she touched and pray their Comfort, Strength & Peace that only you can give in Jesus Name-AMEN🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Deepest condolences to the family.
May God comfort you during this difficult time. Sending prayers and hugs.
April and Scott and the entire family, I am sending heart felt prayers and Condolences 🙏🏽❤️ I pray GOD provides you guys with peace and comfort.
Cynthia J Shank
I miss talking to her on the phone. She had a lot of courage. She had beautiful words on facebook. She had a beautiful , faithful spirit. I will praying for my cousin family. Hold to God’s unchanging hand.
So sorry for your loss. Brenda sounds like she was a remarkable person, and her memory will surely live on in the hearts of those who knew her. Sending prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Brenda and became friends when we were in the ninth grade. We remained friends until we graduated from Riverside High School in 1964.
We lost contact after we graduated but reconnected at our 45th class reunion.
I will sincerely miss Brenda’s infectious smile and her friendship.
May she rest in peace with our Heavenly Father.
Wanda Brown Williams Morant