Linda Sims

August 5, 1965 - January 4, 2023

On January 4, 2023, Linda Kaye Sims of Bay, AR departed this worldly life at home surrounded by loved ones. She was fifty-seven years of age. Born to J.L. Sr. and Louvada Clairday, Linda grew up in the small town of Bay, AR and spent most of her life there with her family. Linda was an avid reader. She loved all things red, especially red vintage trucks. Her passion also extended to bird houses and collecting teddy bears. She was of the Baptist faith. Linda was a faithful employee of St. Bernard’s and worked there for many years until she was no longer able. Above all else, Linda loved her family. She was known by many names throughout the family such as Gam, Gamma, Mom, Sister, Aunt Linda, and Sherlock. Being able to spend time with her children and grandchildren made her life complete. Linda is preceded in death by her parents, one sister Connie Sue Maggard, one brother William D Clairday, one brother-in-law Rex Allen Maggard Sr., and her sister-in-law Dixie Jean Clairday.      Linda is survived by her three children, Ronnie Dale Sims, Jr., Jacquelynn Sims, and Holland Sims, all of Bay, AR, the father of her children, Ronnie Sims Sr. of Bay, AR, partner Dean Vinson of Bay,AR, one brother, J.L. Clairday, Jr of Bay, AR, two sisters Joyce Clairday of Bay, AR and Cynthia (Daniel) Rieathbaum of Trumann, AR, and four grandchildren who were her whole world: Kaleb Meine, Zayden Arnold, Lindley Nix, and Connor Nix. Linda is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.       There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 1:00pm at Calvary Pentecostal Church in Trumann, AR. Burial will be at Wilson Cemetery in Harrisburg, AR            In compliance with COVID-19 guidelines, a mask or other facial covering and social distancing is optional. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net