Regenia Sims Marracino, 72, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at her home in Texarkana, Texas. Regenia was born May 19, 1949 and adopted by Roy and Estelle Sims of Texarkana, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, and one son, Shawn Marracino. Survivors include her former husband, Tony Marracino; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Kristi Sims of Plano, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Toni (Marracino) and Kevin Hancock of Texarkana, Texas; one son and daughter-in-law, Torin and Michaelyn (Liles) Marracino of Texarkana, Texas; grandchildren, Michayla Hellums, Makenzie Hellums, Ainsley Hellums, Brynleigh Marracino; great-grandchild, Arabella Ware; and a number of beloved family and friends.
Regenia was a 1967 graduate of Arkansas High School and attended Southern Arkansas University for a short time before moving to Lewisville, Arkansas. There, she worked as a legal secretary at a lawyer’s office for over 30 years. She then became a librarian in Stamps, Arkansas where she shared her love for literature before retiring. In her later years, she returned to Texarkana to be with her family whom she loved more than anything.
In her spare time, Regenia was an avid painter and artist, as well as a story-writer, poet, and reader of any book she could get her hands on. She was a genuine daughter, sister, mother, Nonni, and friend to all who knew her. Anyone that knew her can attest that she never met a stranger. When she had her recent heart surgery, all the nursing staff wanted to be her nurse and loved her dearly by the time she left. She left an impact on many lives. She may be gone from this earth but she will never be forgotten. The love she exhibited will remain in our hearts forever; she will live on in the thoughts and memories of all her beloved family and friends.
Family and friends gathering will be held at East Funeral Home on Moores Lane on Saturday, June 5 2021 from 5pm to 7pm.
In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to make a donation to a library or art museum of your choice in honor of Regenia’s love for art and books.
Online tributes can be posted at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.
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