of Harrison, AR
August 9, 1948 - December 16, 2021
Clara Sims, age 73, of Harrison, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born August 9, 1948, in Fort McPherson, Georgia, the daughter of Calvin Cobb and Thelma Elizabeth (Wheeler) Thurmond. Clara was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Jimmy Bagwell; and great-grandson, Rhett Walker.
Clara was an active member and Elder of the First Christian Church in Harrison where she was also a Praise Team member. She graduated from Lakeshore High School in East Point, Georgia where she gained her passion for community involvement as a member of the Drill Team in addition to multiple clubs and student body organizations. She moved to Harrison from Atlanta, Georgia in 2004 and immediately established herself as a pillar of the church and the local community. Her strong will was perfectly suited for self-employment owning both a successful flower arrangement/gift basket and wedding coordination and real estate sales companies. As an avid musician, she played piano and organ in addition to sharing her passion with hundreds of students throughout her lifetime. Above all else, she was a devout Christian loving all people and never met a stranger.
Clara was a local realtor with Jerry Jackson Real Estate and a member of the Harrison Board of Realtors. She was past president of the State and Local Chapter of Circle of Friends benefiting Arkansas Children's Hospital, and a past member of the Rotary Club. As president of the Harrison Community Choir, she worked tirelessly to achieve non-profit and incorporated status.
Clara is survived by her husband, Dave; her sister, Nita Pike; her brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Debbie Thurmond; her sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Angie Martin, Chris, and Debbie Sims, and Kevin and Karyl Sims; her daughter and son-in-law, Kim (Sims) and Robert Bagwell; her grandchildren, Joshua, Jenna, Logan, Dylan, Cody, Caitlyn, Bethany, Nick, Tanner, Gabi, Brittany, and Izzy; her great-grandchildren, Levi, CJ, Gracelynn, Emilia, Addilyn, Lochlan, River, Colton, and Makayleigh; and a host of other family and dear friends.
Memorial service was Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the First Christian Church in Harrison, with Rev. Dr. Joanne Walker Flowers, Pastor officiating.
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15 Condolence(s)
Kenneth
Monday, May 15, 2023
My dear friend!!!
Tricia Blaylock
Saturday, January 8, 2022
One lovely lady
Brenda and Garry Melton
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Garry and I are so sad for Clara's passing. She was such an inspiration to everyone. We loved her sweet, caring personality. We will all miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones during this difficult time.
Brenda and Garry Melton
VALERIE MADILL
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Forever in our hearts. We will miss our dinners, great company and good conversation while we were vacationing in the beautiful Ozarks. Love to all the family. Valerie & Brian Madill
STEVEN L PANNELL
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
I am so sorry to find this out , my thoughts and prayers are with you all . We pray for comfort for you all.
Steve and Maryan Pannell
Jeanette Fitton
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
I will miss Clara. She was a lovely caring woman and I enjoyed being with her.
Melinda Hamilton
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Clara was such a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Nora And Ed Willett
Monday, January 3, 2022
Ed and I send our deepest condolences. Hugs and prayers to the family! Clara was a one of a kind person who affected so many people...we certainly were blessed to have met her! Save me a chair Clara! RIP!
Libbie Savell
Sunday, January 2, 2022
Clara, we miss you so much! It will be a long time (and maybe never) that we in Contemporary service will look up on the stage, you are not there, and it hurts our hearts to not have your presence praising the Lord with the rest of us. But "we know who you are with"! You were a wonderful example of Jesus request for us to Love Him first and then our neighbor as ourselves. We, who are left behind, are praying for your family.
Dottie Hoppis
Sunday, January 2, 2022
So very sorry to hear Clara was such a kind soul always positive spiritual sweet lady she will be very missed hugs and prayers for the family
John and Kellie Smith
Friday, December 31, 2021
Holding all of you up in prayer during this time.. Mamma Clara was a Gem for sure. She will be forever missed. â¤ï¸
Kay Kruse Holley
Friday, December 31, 2021
Sending love and prayers to the family and friends.
Bill Stout
Friday, December 31, 2021
In the short time I knew her, she was always kind and had a sense of humor. She will be missed.
Renee S Reed
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Words cannot convey how sorry I am for the loss of Clara.
She was the most giving and loving person I've ever known.
My sympathy and prayers for all her family and friends.
Joyce Hopkins Lorton
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Clara was a friend for life. We went to Lakeshore High School together and remained friends until the very end. The only regret I have is that we lived too far apart. We stayed in touch by phone and email. She was so kind, funny, giving, loving and an all around very good person. I will miss her sweet voice and her cute little sneezes.
I will continue to pray for the family as they learn to face each day. May God give you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Joyce Hopkins Lorton