GLOUCESTER — Charlotte Horton Sims, 83, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021.
Charlotte was a native of Elizabeth City, N.C. She was a Peninsula resident since 1945 and lived in Gloucester since 1983. She was a graduate of Newport News High School, Class of 1955.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thelma and Harry Wheeler Sr.; and brother Wilbert Horton.
Charlotte is survived by her husband of 39 years, Bruce C. Sims Jr.; children, Susan Sims Hsu and B. Coleman Sims III; sisters, Zonona Woods and Terry Hill (Gary); brother, Harry Wheeler Jr. (Liz); six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by 11 nieces and nephews and many special friends from Newport News High School, classes 1955 and 1956.
Memorial services will be held on at 1 p.m., Sunday, June 13, at Amory Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be private.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
