LABELLE, FL. -- Mary Edith Timms, longtime fire chief of Pioneer Plantation in central Hendry county since 1996, has died at age 66.
Mary Edith Timms, age 66, of Clewiston passed away Friday, November 11, 2011 in Lehigh Acres, FL. Mary was born June 2, 1945 in Bartow County, GA. She is the daughter of the late Daniel A. and Louise M. (Mulkey) Haney.
She was the Fire Chief of the Pioneer Volunteer Fire Department for many years.
She is survived by her husband: Henry Raymond Timms ; two daughters: Connie Godwin (Henry) and Mary Jennifer Timms; one son: Henry Daniel Timms (Shila); her mother Louise M. (Mulkey) Haney; sister: Carole Tanner, she also has five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The funeral service was held 11:00 am on Saturday, November 19 at Carmel Baptist Church, 2001 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock, GA with Pastor Arthur Lee Croft officiating. Interment will be in Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, Woodstock, GA.
A viewing was held at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle, Fl. from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2011.
The Hendry County, Florida Board of County Commissioners have issued a proclamation honoring her service to Hendry County.
The Proclamation:
A PROCLAMATION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARY EDITH TIMMS, JUNE 2, 1945 –NOVEMBER 12, 2011.
WHEREAS, an individual may stand out during a lifetime due to contributions to their community and the needs of others; and
WHEREAS, such an individual was Mary Edith Timms, born on June 2, 1945, in Cartersville, Georgia, who passed from our midst on Saturday, November 12, 2011, in Ft. Myers, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Hendry County Commission were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Mary Edith Timms; and
WHEREAS, Mary Edith Timms, a long time resident of Hendry County, was an admired and respected member of the Pioneer Community; and
WHEREAS, Mary Edith Timms joined the Pioneer Volunteer Fire Department in 1991 and served as the Fire Chief from 1996 until her passing; and
WHEREAS, Mary Edith Timms risked her own safety at all hours of the day and night to respond to emergency calls and devoted hours to protect the public health, safety and welfare of Hendry County and the Pioneer Community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
Mary Edith Timms is hereby accorded this Memorial of the Board's great respect, esteem and appreciation for her dedicated service and commitment in providing fire protection and other emergency services to the citizens of Hendry County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners of Hendry County does hereby express his sincere condolences and sympathy to the family of Mary Edith Timms for their loss of a beloved and devoted family member.
Duly considered and adopted this 15th day of November, 2011.
/s/ Hendry County Commissioners
LaBelle, Fl.
The Hendry County, Florida Board of County Commissioners have issued a proclamation honoring her service to Hendry County.
The Proclamation:
A PROCLAMATION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARY EDITH TIMMS, JUNE 2, 1945 –NOVEMBER 12, 2011.
WHEREAS, an individual may stand out during a lifetime due to contributions to their community and the needs of others; and
WHEREAS, such an individual was Mary Edith Timms, born on June 2, 1945, in Cartersville, Georgia, who passed from our midst on Saturday, November 12, 2011, in Ft. Myers, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Hendry County Commission were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Mary Edith Timms; and
WHEREAS, Mary Edith Timms, a long time resident of Hendry County, was an admired and respected member of the Pioneer Community; and
WHEREAS, Mary Edith Timms joined the Pioneer Volunteer Fire Department in 1991 and served as the Fire Chief from 1996 until her passing; and
WHEREAS, Mary Edith Timms risked her own safety at all hours of the day and night to respond to emergency calls and devoted hours to protect the public health, safety and welfare of Hendry County and the Pioneer Community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
Mary Edith Timms is hereby accorded this Memorial of the Board's great respect, esteem and appreciation for her dedicated service and commitment in providing fire protection and other emergency services to the citizens of Hendry County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners of Hendry County does hereby express his sincere condolences and sympathy to the family of Mary Edith Timms for their loss of a beloved and devoted family member.
Duly considered and adopted this 15th day of November, 2011.
/s/ Hendry County Commissioners
LaBelle, Fl.
We will greatly miss Chief Timms.
ReplyDeleteNo one really knows or understands how many hours is spent running a volunteer fire department 24/7.
I was the Chief in Pioneer for 8 years 1986-1994
John T Hollingsworth