Lois Nadine Sims Elizondo, 91, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at her residence.
Lois Nadine Sims Elizondo was born Sunday, July 19, 1931, in Charleston, Tennessee, to the late Roscoe Owen Sims and the late Leila Mathis Sims.
Lois was an active member of First Baptist Church where she taught FIDELIS. She was the co-owner of Kay’s Steak House.
Sunday, July 19, 1953, she married Evaristo G. Elizondo and he preceded her in death Thursday, November 2, 1989.
Lois is survived by two daughters: Kathy (Tommy) Cox, of BelVerde, Texas, and Rhonda (Brent) Harris, of Paris, Tennessee; two sons: Chuck (Landa) Elizondo and David Elizondo, all of Paris, Tennessee; grandchildren: Josh (Rosalie) Cox of San Antonio, Texas, John (Emily) Cox, of New Braunfels, Texas, Ryan Elizondo, of Paris, Tennessee, Brent Elizondo, of Waverly, Tennessee, Paige (Jim) Halford, of Knoxville, Tennessee, Kristin (Marty) Brooks, of Hiram, Georgia, Brittany Elizondo, of Bessemer, Alabama, and Avery, Eva, & Jake Hatcher, all of Paris, Tennessee; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Besides her parents and husband, Lois was also preceded in death by three sisters: Loree Sims Williams, Beth Sims Mauldin, and her identical twin sister: Louise Sims Blackwell; and five brothers: Ivery Sims, George Sims, Dudley Sims, Chesley Sims, and Leo Sims.
Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2023, at McEvoy Funeral Home, 507 W. Washington Street in Paris, with Dr. Jerry Massey of First Baptist Church officiating.
Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be after 11:00 AM Sunday at McEvoy Funeral Home prior to the service.
Pallbearers will be Ryan & Brent Elizondo, Marty Brooks, Jim Halford, Brent Harris, and Donny Blackwell.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 313 North Poplar Street, Paris, Tennessee, 38242.