Ann Laurice Burke Cannon Sims

Ann L. Burke Cannon Sims, beloved wife, mother, and true believer in Christ, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at 7:50am at her home with family at her side. Ann was 78 years young, born August 7, 1937, to John Crittenden Burke and Laura Mae Ross in Pasadena, Texas. Ann had four siblings: Jack, Deve, Mary, and John Burke.

Ann graduated from Pasadena High School in 1955 and went to work for Greyhound Bus Company, where she met and loved Frank E. Cannon, who she married December 27, 1958. They had four children: Suellen, Frank, Daniel, and Timothy. Unfortunately in 1980, Ann tragically lost her husband, Frank, and son, Daniel, to a train accident in Willis, Texas. Subsequently, Ann moved to Galveston with her son, Timothy, and God blessed her with husband, George E. Sims, Jr. They married July 2, 1983. George and Ann started G&M Welding in 1985 and continue to operate the company to this day. They are members of Island Church and delight in doing the Lord’s work in numerous and various ways.

Ann was preceded in death by her father, John C. Burke; mother, Laura M. Ross Burke; and brothers, Jack and John Burke.

Ann leaves to cherish her memory and love, her husband, George E. Sims, Jr.; daughter, Suellen C. Dobraski; sons, Frank E. Cannon, II, and wife, Bobbi, and Timothy J. Cannon; sisters, Deve Lockhart and Mary Lacaze and husband, Joe; brothers-in-law, Andy Worthen and wife, Kathy, and Ricky Worthen; grandchildren: Daniel and August Dobraski, Jessica Boehm, Cory, Rachel, Tyler, and Christy Cannon; stepchildren: George Sims, III, and wife, Rhonda, Denise Copous and husband, Joe, Jennifer Sims, Kristy Sims, and Kevin Sims; step grandchildren: Brianna, Devyn and Mariah Sims; Holden, Allison, and Preston Copous; Josh Sims; Karissa and Avielle Tornatore; and Danielle Garcia; nine great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ann’s family will receive visitors from 4-6 pm, Sunday, November 15, 2015, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home in Galveston. Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Monday, November 16, 2015, at Island Church, Stewart Road, Galveston, Texas. Burial will follow the service at Old City Cemetery in Galveston.