Jerri Lynn Sims

June 25, 1955 - May 3, 2020

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Jerri Lynn Sims went to live her eternal life in heaven on May 3, 2020. Although she will be greatly missed, we are so grateful she went peacefully, she did not have to move from home to be cared for and Parkinson’s disease was not allowed to progress.Jerri was born to Wilma and Jerry Sims on June 25, 1955. She attended Wellman schools and then graduated from Texas Tech and South Texas School of Law. Her ability to “argue with a fence post and usually win”, as stated by a friend led to her career as a Dallas County Assistant District Attorney and then a Deputy Criminal Chief Assistant United States Attorney from which she retired. In 2016 she was a recipient of the “Lone Star Prosecutor Award”.Some of Jerri’s loves in life were kids, animals, and Texas Tech. Jerri adored kids and kids were crazy about her in return, especially her niece and nephew, Lauren and Chase. Her love for animals left us never knowing what stray dog rescued from a gas stop or turtle rescued off the interstate she would show up with. She was passionate about Texas Tech sports. She was a football season ticket holder for 27 plus years and missed very few games. She would not leave a game until the “Matador Song” was sung at the very end, win or lose, rain or shine.Jerri is survived by her mother Wilma Sims of Lubbock, brother Mike Sims of Mineola, Texas, sisters Carla (Mark) McMillan of Lubbock and Lori Sims of Houston, niece Lauren Strong of Orange, CA and nephew Chase Havely of Charlotte, NC. She is also survived by her aunt Kay Wilson, uncles Arvil Walser, Larry Sims, Terry (Jan) Sims and Barry (Ann) Sims and many cousins.Jerri was preceded in death by her father Jerry Sims, grandparents G.I. (Bogie) and Cleo Sims, and Blanche and Marvin Brooks.A memorial will be held at a later date due to the ongoing pandemic.

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My heart goes out to all of you. I have so many good memories of our times together. So thankful and blessed for that. She was such a beautiful person. I know you were so proud of her and all of the accomplishments she made in her short life. She will be missed by all. Love you, Pat & Tommy

Wilma, our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As a kid growing up in Wellman, we have such fond memories of you all. Love, Danny and Tink Tuggle

Beautiful video! Thanks for sharing.Sending lots of love and prayers your way.

It was shocking to read of Jerri's passing. I am so sorry she was so ill. What sad news! I loved this young lady, like all my other Wellman, students. Those were such great years for me and Jerri was a blessing. May she rest in peace in heaven. I know her great work on earth will always make a difference. God bless her family.

You will miss her so much. She was one of a kind. She was a big part of my my childhood as was her whole family. Prayers for comfort and peace and the assurance we will see her again someday.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Wilma, my heart goes out to you on the loss of your beautiful daughter. Although I never had the opportunity to meet her, I know you were so proud of her.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.