Emma Metta Sims Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Emma Metta Sims of Philadelphia, Mississippi, who passed away on August 30, 2021 at the age of 85. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emma Metta Sims to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Franklin Beckwith and Jenny Beckwith; her children, David Atkinson, Jimmy Atkinson, Eleanor Bradford (Jeff) and Susan Sessums (Bobby); and her sister Jean Shattuck.

She is survived by: her children, Denice Christie (Terry), Terry Atkinson, Kenneth Atkinson and Kevin Sims (Peggy); and her brother Frank Beckwith (Joe).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home

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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home - Forest
504 Airport Rd, Forest, MS 39074

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504 Airport Rd, Forest, MS 39074

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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home - Forest
504 Airport Rd, Forest, MS 39074

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Sep 02

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Cemetery Clifton-Hillsboro Rd Forest

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