Life Story of Pearl Marie Simms

February 15, 1944 - July 25, 2022

Pearl Marie was born on February 15, 1944 to the late William Alexander and Lucy Pearl Tates Corbin in Lincoln, VA.  Marie as she was so effectively known to her family and friends was the fifth out of eight children.

Marie attended Carver School through the ninth grade, but later obtained her GED.  Marie loved bowling, playing softball, watching sports on TV, especially her teams the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Marie LOVED her family and hosting her annual Thanksgiving dinners that became so famous that not only family attended, but anyone that wanted a good meal and a good time.

Marie married the love of her life, Marvin "Tommy" Simms in 1960.  From that union were born four children:  Regina "Boo" Leanora

Watson, Camille "Cam" Denise Simms,  Monica "Wink" Wanda Acevedo-Roper, and Marvin "Lil Marvin" Vernell Simms, Jr.

Marie had several jobs throughout her life.  At an early age, she was a babysitter for the Lyles' boys (Joel and Eric), driving a school bus for Loudoun County Public School System, a cook at Drug Fair in Purcellville,  Graydon Manor and Landsdowne Hospital in Leesburg, an Administrative Assistance for American Red Cross, and a Residential Associate for Volunteers of America Homeless Shelter.

Marie leave to mourn her children Regina Watson (Richard), Stafford, VA; Camille Simms, Purcellville, VA; Monica Acevedo-Roper (Amar), Purcellville, VA; and Marvin Simms, Jr. (Celestine), Orlando, FL.

Marie battled multiple health issues and she was a warrior through it all.  She was always in good spirit, had a smile on her face, and never complained.  She succumbed peacefully to her illness on July 25th, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. at home surrounded by her loving family and Tommy.

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