"I worked with Mary at wal-mart she had a good word for every one i always got a hug from her,and i even bought her a stuffed dog to go in her rear window of her car,rest in peace Mary loved you for just being you"
In loving memory of
Mary Mims
January 24, 2017
Mary Ida Mims, age 92, of 418 Washington St., Quincy, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 5:07 a.m.
She was born on November 2, 1924 in Clarksdale, MS, the daughter of Frank and Angeline Murff. She was married to Harry Mims who preceded her in death on June 9, 1975.
In her early years, she worked at a book binding company in Chicago before moving to Keokuk, IA. She was employed by Keokuk Area Hospital, working in the cafeteria before becoming a door greeter at Wal-Mart. In 1994, she moved to Quincy where she continued working at Wal-Mart as a door greeter and a dressing room clerk before she retired.
Mary was a member of Madison Park Christian Church until the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Mims, Sr., a son, Curtis Foster, and a niece, Laverne Herron.
She is survived by three children: Gloria Johnson, St. Charles, MO; Dwayne Mims (Darlene), Minneapolis, MN; and Yolanda Wilson (Nave), Quincy, IL; one sister, Grace Reed, St. Louis, MO; five grandchildren: Candi, Dwayne (aka Duce), and Luther, Minneapolis, MN; Cary and China, Quincy; 12 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one niece, Jackie Reed, St. Louis, MO.
Mary loved people and loved helping them. She was a strong woman of faith in the Lord and loved sharing the Word of God. She was a member of the Red Hat Ladies Club and loved Wii bowling. Mary was loved and will be missed by all.
Services: 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Madison Park Christian Church with Rev. Evan Horner officiating
Visitation: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Madison Park Christian Church
Burial: Keokuk National Cemetery, Keokuk IA
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Memorials: Madison Park Christian Church or Sunset Home
Tributes
"I worked at the hospital when she did she always had a smile and kind words, a sweet lady. Our sympathies to her family."
"Mary was aspecial person. Her hearts light shined bright to all who knew her. God bless and comfort Mary's family."
"Mary was beautiful inside and out. I have found memories of Mary and her family. Heaven gained a gracious Angel."
"My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I have many great memories of Mary from when I was younger. I watched her praising Jesus in church and would visit her at her house sometimes on Sunday afternoons and just be in awe of her beautiful home. Precious memories."
"I had the privilege of taking care of her at Sunset Home in the activities department. She a big heart and would help anyone and loved everyone. I always enjoyed taking her to church and how much we both love the Lord and know Heaven gained an incredible woman of Faith. She will be missed and loved by so many lives she touched..May you Rest in Eternal Peace Mary.."
"I had the pleasure of taking care of this beautiful wonderful lady. I loved our conversations and forever grateful for knowing you Mary. Rest easy my beautiful angel. All my love to Miss Mary's family."
"Mary was truly a beautiful woman, inside and out! I enjoyed being her nurse at Sunset. She and I spent many minutes together talking about the Lord, so i know she is in a great place. She didn't want to be a "bother" and was easy to care for, and she never wanted to hurt anyone's feelings. She was a beautiful soul and I loved her! I will miss her smile and her shared wisdom; I learned much from this lady. She dearly loved people, especially her family and it showed. Rest well, Mary, until we meet again!"
"I had the great privilege to take care of her and know her she was truly an amazing lady she touched many peoples hearts she will be missed."
"I was Blessed to know Mary at Sunset Home for the last few years. She was a faithful and faith filled person in our weekly prayer group. She is a special woman who shared her faith with many through her kind words and gentle actions. She was ready to meet the Lord and share in His eternal glory. While we will all miss her we know she is thinking about us and praying for us from above. To the family: her faith-filled spirit is a gift that you will always possess. Deacon Terry"
"We well miss Mary in our Light Point Card Group on Thur. evenings, Memories of Mary waiting for us to get there to play with her Happy Smile. God has taken a wonderful lady home to heaven. She will be missed by all."
"I met Mary at Sunset home where my Mother was also living. What a bright ray of sunshine she was with her beautiful smile and always looking so beautiful. I enjoyed many talks we had together and I will always have her in my heart. God bless you Mary"
"I have many wonderful memories of Mary. She will forever, have a special place in my heart and will never be forgotten. All my love to her family ?"