Michelle Sims

          Michelle Sims was born on August 23, 1960, to the late Robert and Lillie Mae Roberson in Chicago, Illinois. She was the youngest of eleven children. Michelle peacefully fell asleep in the early morning on July 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
          At a young age she so eloquently showed beauty, grace and talent for many creative arts. Michelle attended the Cassopolis Public School system. She graduated from Ross Beatty High School in 1978, where she earned and received many different honors. Upon graduation she extended her education by receiving her Bachelors Degree from the prestigious University of Michigan. In 2000, Michelle graduated from the University of Phoenix with a master’s degree in organizational management.
          Michelle had a genuine love for people and the Lord. She accepted Christ at a young age while attending Christ Tabernacle All Nations Apostolic Church in Cassopolis, Michigan along with her siblings. She understood the importance of being a Godly example to young people. She mentored many young women and men over the years. Being one of the first in her church community to “go away” to college, Michelle would say, “I know the young people are watching, so I’m going to make sure I get this right, for them.” and she did.
          Michelle began her lucrative career with State Farm as a claims adjuster. She opened the Michelle Sims - State Farm Insurance Agency in 1996. In business she not only offered individuals and families insurance packages, but her mission was to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. Michelle believed in providing opportunities to people close to her and hired them at her agency. Prior to becoming an agent, she excelled in retail as a customer service representative.
          Michelle was the epitome of a Daddy’s girl. As a child she would imitate the way her father walked because she wanted to be just like him. Her willingness to serve was a tribute to what she saw her father do. He was the church’s custodian, bus driver, mechanic, security, etc. and he later became the Shepherd/Pastor of Christ Tabernacle All Nations Apostolic Church. Whatever the ministry needed, her dad was found doing it just like Michelle.  As she grew in the grace of God, she joined Great Faith Ministries International under the leadership of Apostle Wayne T. & Dr. Beverly Jackson in Detroit, Michigan. For over 30 she served on the Usher Board and eventually became the head Usher. This was not only her church, this was her home.  Michelle’s enjoyment for life also included the hobbies of traveling, sitting poolside, reading, singing, crocheting, interior design and being a fabulous event planner. She was known to always step out in fashion and above all was a true servant of God.
          Michelle was preceded in death by her mother, Lillie Mae Roberson, father Robert Roberson, brothers Eddie, Thomas “Tommy”, Gabe, Bobby, and sister Christine Sims.  She leaves to cherish her memories: Her sisters Betty, Shirley, and Doris Sims, Doris McKinney, Ida Mae Roberson, Marilyn Bishop, Laura McCall and brothers Michael Sims, Mack Wiley and Robert Earl Roberson, Cauzae McCall; goddaughter Kayla Faison, god-sons Dijon Bean and Dominic Brame and a host of nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
          Family and friends will gather Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in Husband Family Funeral Home 2401 South Wayne Road, Westland, Michigan.  Funeral services will be held Monday, July 17, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in Great Faith Ministries International, 10735 Grand River Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, with a family hour beginning at 10:30 a.m. 

          Michelle will be laid to rest near her father and brother following a Graveside service Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 12:00 noon in Calvin Center Cemetery, 19000 Mt. Zion Street, Cassopolis.

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis.  Please share a message or a memory online:  wagnercares.com.

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