DR. PAULA MARGERY SANDLER

Dr. Paula Margery Sandler, 62, died at home in Memphis on April 20, 2015, of suicide. We ask that you open your heart and offer compassion without judgment for those that suffer from illness rooted in stigma, trauma or shame; this was how Dr. Sandler practiced medicine. Sadly, she succumbed to severe depression, leaving behind bereaved friends, patients and colleagues. Known for her intelligence and empathy, Paula loved the ocean, enjoyed live music, theater, going out with friends, and was devoted to her pets. Paula was a physician, practicing pain management and addiction medicine in Germantown. Paula grew up in Brooklyn,and received her BS in Pharmacy from Schwarz College of Pharmacy and her MD from SUNY at Buffalo, graduating magna cum laude. She did residencies in urology and surgery in Buffalo, followed by a fellowship at Columbia University. After practicing as a board certified urologist, a disabling car accident in 2002 challenged her, but her greatest loss was the death of her beloved partner, Jeannette Lenore Daniel in December 2012, of metastatic breast cancer. Paula was also predeceased by parents, Joseph and Dorothy Sandler Goldberg of New York, sister, Serena Sicherman, and nephew, Andrew Sicherman of Lancaster PA. Paula is survived by great-nephew, John Sicherman (Hohenwarter) of Ohio, and nephew, Matthew Sicherman, niece, Alison Smith and great-nephew, Anthony Smith of New York. There will be no public service. Please remember Dr. Sandler by offering help and hope to someone in need.