Denise Renee Sims

January 3, 1957 - July 21, 2021

Denise Renee Sims, 64, of rural Wellington, IL, passed away at 12:10 P.M. Wednesday July 21, 2021, at her home. She was born January 3, 1957, in Danville, IL, the daughter of Gilbert and Kathryn (Martin) Stock. She married Scott Lee Sims on September 25, 1976, at the First Christian Church in Hoopeston. He survives in rural Wellington. She is also survived by her mother, Kathryn Stock; one daughter, Emily (Logan) Davis of Bloomington, IL; two sons, Lucus Sims of Hoopeston, IL and Seth (Alexis) Sims of Hoopeston, IL; three sisters, Dianne (Reid) Page of Watseka, IL, Darla Stock of Fishers, IN, and Danell Moberly of Bloomington, IL; one brother, Dale (Angie) Stock of Hoopeston, IL; four grandchildren, Rowan and Oakley Davis and Sydney and Olivia Sims; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Stock and her in-laws, Floyd and Margaret Anne Sims. Denise worked for Hoopeston Cable TV for 28 years. She later worked at Dairy Queen in Hoopeston for several years where she loved visiting with friends. She loved the sun and enjoyed spending time at the pool. She also enjoyed working outdoors, shopping, and collecting farmhouse antiques. Denise especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. A visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Monday July 26, 2021, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday July 27, 2021, at the funeral home with Larry Baughn officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. Memorials may be made to the Wellington-Greer Fire Department.