Carolyn Jean Sims-McGencey was born on March 6, 1951, to Lou Ann Sims Freeman in Conroe, Texas. She grew up in Huntsville, Texas, and received her formal education in the Huntsville Public School System.

Later on in life, Carolyn relocated to Dallas, Texas where she met Elmo Leon Thomas and she birth four beautiful children: Sharon Sims-Dews (Douglas), Michael Sims, Glenda Sims, and Melissa Sims-Thomas.

Carolyn was employed by Richardson Independent School District for 42 years. She tirelessly worked as a Kitchen Supervisor until she later retired in 2006. She was admired by her colleagues and loved and respected by many people because of her big heart and infectious smile. She was and still is a true Queen. She was happily married to L.Z. McGencey for 38 wonderful years. They enjoyed family gatherings together and simply enjoyed life until her passing. She held on strong and continued to live the best of her life.

On May 15, 2022, at 8:36 am God whispered to Carolyn and said "Well done my good and faithful servant" (Matt. 25:36) and took her home to live with Him. She is preceded in death by, her mother Lou Ann Sims Freeman, brother Derrick Freeman, sister Glenda Sims, and great-nephew Loyal Ware.

Those left to cherish and celebrater Carolyn's journey are, her sister Marilyn Sims; brothers: Henry Sims, Everett Freeman, Ronnie Brown, and Terry Sims; grandchildren: Kendrick Thomas, Christopher Sims, Money Mon Sims, Zicari Sims, Afeni Sims, Ky-mani Sims, Amari Sims, Armani Sims, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, great-grandchildren, and friends.