03/26/2026
The Life Story of Thomas G “Cookie” Mims
On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Thomas G Mims affectionately known as “Cookie” departed this earthly life to go to his home of eternal rest. Thomas was born on December 10, 1954, to the late Jimmie and AC Mims Sr in Houston, MS. Thomas excepted Christ at an early age and joined Forrest Chapel Church of Christ of Houston, MS. On December 25, 1989, He married the late Elnora Pickens Mims, they remained married until her death.
He was employed at MPI of Houston, MS for over 30 years and he retired from Furniture Wood Inc in Vardaman, MS in 2021.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents Jimmie and AC Mims, a loving older sister Ruth Gordon, two loving brothers, Jimmie Ray Mims, Sammie Mims, and two loving brother n laws Willie Earl “Sonnie” McShan, James Gordon, and a loving sister in love, Emma Lee Mims.
Thomas leaves to cherish his fondest memories five brothers, AC (Annie)Mims JR, Memphis, TN, Jerry (Doris)Mims, Vardaman, MS, Larry Mims, Robert (Arma) Mims, Kenneth Mims all of Houston, MS; four sisters Clara McShan, Teresa Curry, Jackie (Charles) Smith, all of Houston, MS, Renee (Harold) Stanfield, Atlanta, GA. He leaves a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. A special friend, Mrs. Marie Marshall.
Thomas loved being with family and friends such as riding his bicycle on the trial with his friends and visiting with Mrs. Marie aka “mama” and talking about the old times or watching westerns. Thomas really loved being with his younger brother Kenny, he would always fuss about how Kenny just wanted to only cook beans and chicken every day for dinner, but Thomas would always lookout for Kenny, he would say” give me two because I need one for Kenny that’s my brother and mama said we got to take care of each other”. Thomas would always help anyone, and he never met a stranger, to know him was to love him.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 12 PM to 2 PM at Unity Temple Church of God in Christ 269 Berry St, Houston, MS 38851. A celebration of Thomas Gene’s life and faith will take place following visitation at 2 PM.
Thomas Gene, was a kind spirited person of love, unselfishness, and full of laughter. His life's journey was an inspiration, showing all who knew him the true meaning of kindness and love. He will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all whose lives he touched.
The Life Story of Thomas G Cookie Mims On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Thomas G Mims affectionately known as Cookie departed this earthly life to go to his home of eternal rest. Thomas was born on December 10, 1954, to the late Jimmie and AC Mims Sr in Houston, MS.
