Arra Sims Poole, age 74, of Montgomery, AL, passed away September 30, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Lee and Lela Sims and brothers, John T. Sims and Aubrey Lee Sims. Surviving Mrs. Poole are her husband of 8 years, James R. Poole; brother, Robert Cecil Sims; sisters, Mollie Donovan and Roberta Sims Sherrill; numerous nieces and nephews and special friends, Joyce McElroy; Joan McElroy and Joan's sons. Graveside services will be Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in Pineview Memory Gardens with Rev. Paul Smith officiating and Selma Funeral Home directing. Visitation was Monday, October 01, 2007, from 6-8:00 p.m. Mrs. Poole retired from South Central Bell after 35 years.