Katresia LeNay Wilkerson-Sims

Katresia “LeNay” Wilkerson-Sims, For I am now ready to be offered up, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall award me this day—and not only to me, but also all who love his appearing. ~ II Timothy 4: 6-8 Katresia “LeNay” Wilkerson-Sims was born as a twin on March 8, 1977, in Jackson, Mississippi, to James Wilkerson and Hurtestine Wilkerson. At the early age of 12, LeNay accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bentonia, Mississippi, under the leadership of Reverend. J.H. Johnson. She attended Forest Hill High School, where she was active on the dance team and in the choir, and graduated as a member of the graduating Class of 1995. LeNay furthered her education by earning an Occupational Associate Degree in Information Technology from Virginia College of Jackson. LeNay was united in Holy Matrimony to Brian Sims of Jackson, Mississippi, on August 24, 2002, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. From this loving union, two beautiful children were born, and together they formed a blended family filled with love from both sides. LeNay began her professional career in Information Technology as a Network Technician in Jackson, MS, working through various staffing agencies. After 10 months of service, the Sims family relocated to Wetumpka, Alabama, where she embarked on a new chapter in life. She devoted the next 22 years of service to the field of Information Technology. LeNay was a devoted and loving wife, mother, granddaughter, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, and friend. She possessed many talents, but her true passions included cooking, couponing, spending time with family, and being a part-time travel agent. There was never a recipe she wouldn’t try, nor any hesitation to experiment on her family with new dishes. She was meticulous about couponing; every coupon was alphabetized and sorted by expiration date. Spending time with her family, especially the twin was her greatest joy, even if it meant making a four-and-a-half-hour drive one way every single weekend. Soft-spoken yet purposeful, LeNay meant every word she spoke. She touched countless lives through her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew her. LeNay gained her wings on December 27, 2025, at 10:10 am while at home with her family. LeNay leaves to cherish her memories, a loving and devoted husband, Brian Elliott Sims; one daughter, Morgan Elise Sims, two step-daughters, Antwanna Dixon and D’Angela Sims; three sons, Jayron Montaus Wilkerson, Benjamin Joesph Wilkerson and Jaice O’Brian Sims; one step-son, Justin Sims; a loving and devoted mother, Hurtestine Wilkerson; devoted father, James Wilkerson; three sisters, Kanesia “Shay” (Bobby) Cheatham, Megan Wilkerson and Katrina (Larry) Funchess; seven bothers Jamie Wilkerson, DeAngelo DeBray Gordon, Antonio Gordon, James (Sylmeka) Burrell, Byron (Carmen) Love, Rodrick McNeese and Bryant (Karla) White; God-Sister, Deborah Armstrong; (3) grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends