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Mary Dawn Nash, age 55, went to be with the Lord November 20, 2003. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Doris Gross; a brother, Don Gross and a sister, Bette Yon. She is survived by three sons, Randall Sims, 1st Sgt. of Knoxville Tenn., David Sims (Adria), of Chesterfield and Ronnie Sims Jr. SPC of Fort Lee, Va.; a daughter, Jodi Hevener (Ray Jr.), of Chester; eight grandchildren, Suntanna Sims, Chelsea Stone, Christi Hevener, Kati Togger, Donnie Hevener, Courtney Hevener, Rachael Hevener, Sara Sims. A memorial service will be held Monday, at 6 p.m. at Crowder Memorial Baptist Church. Interment Rocklake, North Dakota. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to McGuire Veterans Hospice Care Program.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 22, 2003.

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Rachael

June 16, 2025

Just thinking about you! You are with me always!

Jodi

November 16, 2024

Miss you and love you

Jodi Hevener

November 16, 2023

I think about you everyday and what keeps me okay is knowing I will see you again
We are all living our lives the best way we know how
Miss your smile, hugs, and all the love you brought to every person you knew
I love you mom

Love you and miss you so much

May 7, 2022

Rita Harding

November 17, 2021

Think of her all the time. She made us part of her family. Miss her

Mom

January 15, 2021

January 15, 2021

To the woman who always loved me at my worst. Through good times and bad, my mother was my number one fan. I am so grateful to have felt her love during her time here on earth. Missing you on your special day, Mom.

Rita Harding

January 3, 2021

Thinking about her today. Miss our talks and get togethers. I remember asking her once didn't she wish she could play the banjo like Richard and she said ''No, who would be the hostess ? '' and a great hostess she always was for the many get togethers . I know her birthday is coming up and I wish she was here and healthy to celebrate.

Rachael Hevener

December 26, 2020

Merry Christmas, Ma! We miss you! Love you!

Jodi Lei

November 16, 2020

Miss you so much mom, your hugs, smile, advise, our talks, sleepovers, the sweet smell of your perfume, just being apart of your life most of all every thought of you warms my heart! I love you so much

Jodi Hevener

January 9, 2020

Miss you Ma, So many times I want to pick up the phone and hear your voice on the other end, what I would do for your hugs and to smell your perfume. I have gone through so may things that have made me understand you as a mother and grandmother. You were the Best ever! You have taught me so many things in my life even though I didn't listen at the time, I remember what you told me and I have applied your lessons. I love you so much and I cant wait to be with you again!

November 20, 2018

Miss you so much mom, have peace knowing you are not ever going to feel pain again. Love you and can't wait to see you again!

July 16, 2017

Kati boo

September 4, 2013

wish hard and dream big that's what you always told me!! :) I miss you ma everyday there is a sign of some sort that keeps me pushing. I love you

kati boo

July 24, 2013

miss you ma. would trade anything in this world to have you hug me right now. love you lots!!

David

May 13, 2012

~~~Tears~~~


If tears could build a stairway,
and memories were a lane,
I would walk right up to heaven
to bring you home again.
No farewell words were spoken
no time to say goodbye
you were gone before I knew it,
and only God knows why.
My heart still aches in sadness
and secret tears still flow,
what it meant to lose you,
no one will ever know.

Happy Mother's day
Love you Mom

Rachael Hevener

November 20, 2011

i love and miss you ma!!

Jodi Hevener

November 19, 2011

What I would give for a quick phone call, a much needed hug , and to tell you how right you were about everything! I miss you mom !

Jodi Lei

David

January 16, 2011

Happy Birthday! Love and miss ya

Jodi Hevener

June 29, 2010

I Know you would be so proud of your Grandson today! Thank You for being a big part of making him what he is today..A Proud Soldier! Love you Mom,
Jodi Lei

May 9, 2010

Happy Mothers day. I sure do miss you.Love ya mom

Donnie Hevener

January 17, 2010

still love and miss you Ma

Rita Harding

January 16, 2010

I was just thinking of Mary .She was such a nice person. I wish she was still here to talk to or to meet for lunch. I enjoyed visiting with her at Veterans right before she went to be with Jesus.. She was still the perfect hostess to her guests even her last week on earth.
P.S. Jodi if you still have my e-mail address please e-mail me something. We got a new computer and we lost some of our e-mail addresses.
Sorry to use this space for that but we know Mary would get a kick out of it.
David , you're 40?!!! I am so old!

Rita

adria sims

January 15, 2009

it has been a while but i want to say happy birthday for tomorrow. david had a great 40th. ronnie got moved in, but you already know all this. thanks for watching over everyone.

Suntanna Sims

December 26, 2006

Mamaw, I am still missing you and think about you often. Merry Christmas. Love Suntanna

Suntanna Sims

June 19, 2006

Mamaw

I have had you on my mind and all the terrific summer vacations I spent with you. Especially the waffles and homemade cookies. I just wanted to say I miss you and love you. Suntanna

Rita Harding

January 17, 2005

I was just thinking of Mary yesterday but was not on the computer at the time. I miss her and her wonderful family. Hope everyone is doing great.

Rita

Mrs Randy Sims

July 2, 2004

Mary,

I miss you and your words of encouragement so much. You will never know how much you meant to me.You were a mother in law that most dream of and never have. But I was blessed enought to have had you in my life for 15 years. Thank you. Can't wait to see you again. Love Marie

Aileen Moyers

June 5, 2004

Mary, you are not with us today, but your memory will always remain until we meet

again in heaven. Your faith, strength and courage has made me a better person and I love you for that. All my love, Aileen

Ruth Harrell

June 5, 2004

It was a pleasure to know you, I will always

remember your sweet smile and disposition. Enjoyed the last time we were

together.

Kati Togger

May 17, 2004

Ma, I need your help in alot of my problems. I wish you were here so that I could have some one to talk to. You mean so much to me that I dont know what to do anymore. A couple of days ago I was talking about you to someone. Your the best ever. I love you lots!

David

May 9, 2004

Happy Mothers Day. I think about you every day. I miss you so much. You are the perfect mom. love ya

David

April 11, 2004

Thinking about you. I know Easter was your favorite holiday and you always made it special. Love ya

Pam Ramsey

January 18, 2004

Happy Birthday! I think of you so often. I'm searching for a picture of you to put on my Christmas tree to keep you,Daddy,Omi,Buddy,and Nanny close until we are together again.Miss you, Love Pam

Christi

January 17, 2004

Happy Birthday Ma!!! I miss you lots, but I bet this was one of the best birthdays ever. Especially spending it with our Father in Heaven!! Love you lots, Christi

Marie Sims

January 16, 2004

Mary... Thinking about you and missing you. Happy Birthday!!!!!

Love, Marie

David

January 16, 2004

Happy Birthday I miss you

susan sims

December 29, 2003

Mary, Thankyou for an incredible day that day we came to see you. My 23rd anniversary will always be special. Your strength and faith will always be with me till we meet again. Don't forget to put in that good word for me! love susan

Suntanna Sims

December 26, 2003

Mamaw,

I miss you so much.This Christmas was really hard without talking to you, but I know that you are with Jesus. I will always remember how special you use to make me feel by making waffles for me and always willing to listen to me. I love you. Suntanna

David

December 24, 2003

Merry Christmas Mom, I love you

DEBRA STENSON

December 21, 2003

"KIDO"Mary Dawn,

This old world is a much better place because of the ANGEL you are. You were my biggest cheerleader and my strength when I needed it. You know without you it would have been very hard to make it to where I am today. We were on the same "Wild Ride" I THAK YOU so much. To Mary's family thank you for everything and for sharing your Mom with me. God Bless you all. and the "SALAD" that Mary wanted me to make well be ready for you! Love to all.

Kim Seifert

December 10, 2003

Blessings to all of Mary's children, grandchildren and family.....we will miss you with your infectious smile and cheerful personality. And certainly your wonderful cooking and hospitality! Until we see you again..........

Chelsea Stone

December 3, 2003

Ma,

I am so thankful that I was able to know you and spend time with you.If it wasn't for me moving here,and if you didn't move back here,I wouldn't have been able to see you as much as I'd like-but thank God I was blessed enough to where everything worked out perfect!I really enjoyed spending time with you after school on the days you watched Sara and I think me and you bonded and became a whole lot closer during those few short days.I love you and miss you and I will see you one of these days!



Chelsea D. Stone :)

Mrs Randy Sims

December 2, 2003

Mary....My prayer warrior, you were such a blessing in my life. No one could have had a better mother-in-law than I had in you. You were always supportive and there to listen. I will always treasure my many memories of you and your words of wisdom to Randy and I. You will be deeply missed by all of us.Love Marie, wife of 1st Sgt. Randy Sims

Kati Togger

December 1, 2003

I love you with all my heart!

Joy Martin

November 26, 2003

In memory of Mary Dawn Nash,



I am sadden to learn about Mary's death. I enjoyed knowing her as a warm and loving person. I extend to her family and friends my deepest sympathies.

Richard (Pa -Pa) Nash

November 26, 2003

REST IN PEACE MY ANGEL.I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.THANK YOU FOR SO MANY GOOD YEARS TOGETHER. UNTIL WE MEET ON THE OTHER SIDE,MY LOVE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU. " YOUR BABY " RICHARD

Don & Deane Robinson

November 24, 2003

To the families of Ron Sims and Mary Nash: Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Mary, you left a wonderful and caring family behind. We're sorry we did not know you better.

D Bryan

November 24, 2003

Mary, In the few converstaions we had I could tell what a sweet, wonderful woman you were. Thank you for your encouraging and kind words. I will never forget what we talked about and will carry it with me always. You are dearly loved and greatly missed.

Bobby & Rita Harding

November 24, 2003

Mary,
Thank you for your friendship over the years. You and Richard welcomed us into your home at Thanksgiving and Christmas at a time in our lives when we would have spent it alone.You made us feel like family.It meant a lot to us.
We'll never forget all the good times we had over the years. They were special times.
You and your family are very special to us.
You are missed.
Bobby & Rita

Teri White

November 24, 2003

Mary,

You were like a mother to me. Your support, love, and strength that you showed me was unbelievable. Thank you for being so kind and so loving. My prayers and thoughts go out to your entire family.

Rita Harding

November 23, 2003

Mary,I'm glad we were friends on earth.I'm looking forward to continuing it in heaven. I miss dropping in for coffee but then I haven't done that for a long time.I cherish these last visits and talks we had even though some were cut short.We discussed the important things like where I'll head to when I get to heaven so you'll know where to look for me. I'll miss the laughter until I see you again and I'm so glad we got together for lunch even though we didn't get our second one in because Jesus called you home.I'll see if I can't bring Chinese when I come.See you then.

Dale & Linda Tharpe

November 23, 2003

To the Sims and Nash Family

With deepest sympthy. You are in our prayers as you mourn the loss of your love one.May God bless your family.

Monica Cronin

November 23, 2003

With our sympathy, Monica, Terry and Delaney Cronin and Gina Calienni. You are all in our prayers.

Michelle Rooks

November 23, 2003

My dear Aunt Mary,

There is nothing I can say that expresses what I am feeling. My only thought is of our last conversation. I was so nervous about calling and am so glad that I did. It was like a thousand other conversations we had in the past, talking and laughing about family and friends. I will remember those times forever. You were with me when I needed you most and I hope you know that my prayers were with you even when I couldn't be. I'm sure Mom will greet you with a great big hug and kiss!! Try and keep her out of trouble.

All my love, Michelle

Rachael Hevener

November 23, 2003

She was a pretty grandmother,and was nice to everybody. Ma, I love you! I liked the way you smelled too. You always smelled really really nice. I also liked how you rubbed and scratched my arm when I sat with you. Love, Rachael Dawn Hevener



P.S. I am glad I have the same middle name as you, and that your in heaven with God.

rebecca campbell

November 23, 2003

I AM TRULY SORRY TO HEAR OF MARY'S PASSING AND I WILL SPEAK FOR ALL THE "GIBSON" FAMILY AND SAY YOU ALL WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. WE DIDN'T KNOW MARY PERSONALLY BUT WE KNOW SHE MUST HAVE BEEN A FINE LADY BECAUSE SHE HAS A FINE SON IN DAVE.

Christi Hevener

November 23, 2003

Ma,

It's very different without you here, but I cannot WAIT to see you again. This Sunday was really hard without you here, but with everyone's help they tell me it will get easier. I hope you know you are remembered as a wonderful, kind, and loving person. No one will ever forget you and I appreciate all your words of wisdom. I will be reading that book too, the one that you said you really liked about living as Jesus. I guess you really don't need to worry about living like him because you're already there. I love you and miss you very much. See you in Heaven and I hope it won't be too long.

Love, Christi

Kati Togger

November 23, 2003

Ma,

It is alot differant without you here but we all know that your in a better place now. I hope that you know that I still love just as if you were here now. I miss you lots!

Kati

Monica Calienni

November 22, 2003

Mary, your strength and kindness were an inspiration to me. I will never forget you.

JOE WEBB

November 22, 2003

You will be graetly missed.LOVE JOE

BOBBIE WEBB

November 22, 2003

You are one of the sweetest,kindest,sisters a sister-in-law could have.It won't be long until I see you and Jesus...love Bobbie

PAM RAMSEY

November 22, 2003

A role model,an inspiration,loved you like a sister.I look forward to seeing you again save me a seat near you.I will miss you until then...........Love Pam

Ronnie Sims Jr

November 22, 2003

Mom, thank you for always being there. You are with out a doubt the toughest person I have ever known and I can surely say that you are my hero. Thank you for everything, the Lord has a wonderful angel in heaven.

Ron Sims

November 22, 2003

THE LOVE OF MY LIFE I WILL MISS YOU DEARLY.

Courtney Hevener

November 22, 2003

Your a wonderful grandmdther I love you.

mary harmon

November 22, 2003

WITH OUR SYMPATHY MR & MRS MIKE HARMON

OUR ANGEL

November 22, 2003

Jane Fulkerson

November 22, 2003

Mary and I have been friends for 37 years! We were in the Army together and served during the Vietnam War at Fort Lewis, Washington. We were each Platoon Sergeants....it's not hard to imagine Mary as a Sergeant. I'm just surprised she wasn't a MAJOR ! :-) We went through a lot together over the last three and a half decades. We shared our lives with one another, our marriages, the birth of our children. The good times and the bad. Looking back over all of it, I see that Mary was my BEST friend, not just because she laughed with me and shared her anxieties and concerns, but because she could chew me out when I needed it, in a way that was caring and full of compassion, and I always knew she was right. I will miss her, but I know we will meet again! This is just an interruption in the conversation!

Godspeed Mary!

ADRIA SIMS

November 22, 2003

MARY,

YOU ARE NOW IN A GREAT AND BETTER PLACE.. WE WILL MISS YOU LOTS. WE WILL MAKE SURE SARA KNOWS HOW GREAT OF A PERSON AND GRANDMA YOU WERE TO OTHERS. I CAN NOT WAIT TIL WE MEET AGAIN. SEE YOU IN HEAVEN.



P.S. I AM SURE YOUR SON WILL BE THE FATHER TO SARA AND CHELSEA THAT YOU WERE THE MOTHER TO HIM!!SO DON'T WORRY, JUST ENJOY YOURSELF!



LOVE AND MISS YOU,

Jodi Hevener

November 22, 2003

The Ultimate Angel has gone to be with her Lord!

You will be missed by all.

We know you are in Heaven waiting for our reunion.

I Love you Mom..and will see you soon!

David Sims

November 21, 2003

Mom,You filled my heart with great memories and love. I miss you.

David Sims

November 21, 2003

Mom, You filled my heart with great memories and love. I miss you.

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