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Betty Rochelle (Hudson) Sims

September 10, 1943 — August 13, 2025

Lake City

Betty Rochelle Sims, 81 of Lake City, FL walked into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, with her daughters at her side.  She was born on September 10, 1943, in Homerville, GA to the late Carl and Grace Hudson.  She was preceded in death by her husband, George Sims and her brother, Charles Hudson.  She is survived by her daughters Susan (Terry) Sims Crews, Newberry, FL and Katherine Sims Tye, Brunswick, GA ; four grandchildren Andrew (Tori) Crews, of Newberry, Fl, Grace Tye, of Dallas, TX, Pearce Tye, of Brunswick, GA, Hudson (Ragan) Tye of Brookhaven, GA, Matthew Crews of Gainesville, FL, a great-granddaughter Mia Crews, and brothers Keith (Kim) Hudson, Mike (Pat) Hudson, and Tommy Hudson all of Lake City, FL along with several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Sims was deeply devoted to her family and friends, always placing their needs and wellbeing before her own.  Her home and her heart were a refuge for those in need, and she gave of herself freely, offering comfort, strength and unwavering support.  She will be remembered for the kindness she extended to others and the love that guided her every action. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Guerry Funeral Home, 2659 SW Main Blvd., Lake City, FL.  The family will receive visitors from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. with the memorial service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Guerry Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sims Family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Mrs. Betty Sims to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA, 31525.

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Saturday, September 6, 2025

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2659 SW Main Blvd, Lake City, FL 32025

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Saturday, September 6, 2025

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2659 SW Main Blvd, Lake City, FL 32025

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