Karen Denise “Punkin” Sims, 39, passed away Feb. 22, 2011. She was born Feb. 23, 1971 in Norfolk, VA. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and worked as an Insurance Agent. She was predeceased by her mother, Sharon K. Sims. She is survived by three daughters, Toni Sims, Tonesha Sims and Galvina’ Brooks; three sons, Sharmon
Sims, Shamari Sims and Karon Brooks; her father, William Wilkins; two sisters,
NaSheda Foreman and Tyeisha Days (Dwight); one brother, Shamon Sims; one grandson,
Tony Sims; special friend, Elliott Cox; adopted mother, Andrea Cofield; and a
host of other relatives and friends.









