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GERALDINE SIMS

Newark, New Jersey

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Geraldine G. Sims Esteemed Newark educator and principal Geraldine G. Sims, 93, of East Orange, N.J., and Sag Harbor, N.Y., peacefully passed away on March 14, 2017. Her Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at 11 a.m., at the Elmwood United Presbyterian Church, 135...

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Rest in heavenly peace Aunt Gerri. With love

My sincerest condolences to Anita and the Sims Family. Mrs. Geraldine Sims was my principal at both Maple Avenue & Maple Annex Schools. She was well respected, stern and demanded excellence from her students and faculty. I had the distinct honor of speaking at her retirement ceremony at Maple Avenue School many years ago. It was an easy task because of the awesome impact she had on my life. She is gone but she will never be forgotten. She'll live on through her daughter Anita, her...

Dear Family,

i was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Sims. I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Sims at Maple Avenue School. She was a wonderful principal, a true educator. She cared about every child and also, every teacher. We were held to high standards by this role model and we loved her for it.

Mrs. Sims was a true lady in the finest sense of the word. How she loved her husband and Anita! I'm sure the grands and great-grands were also recipients of...

One of my favorite teachers at Roseville. What a great inspiration.

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Our prayers are with you Anita during these very dark hours. Hopefuloly, those very fond memories you have of your Mom will sustain you during this time. She's resting now.

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-The Holloway family


My sincere condolences to the Sims family in the loss of your loved one. May you receive love and comfort from family and friends during this most difficult time. As you continue to reflect on your cherished memories of your loved one. Proverbs 17:17

~ AS ~

Sorry for the loss of your love one. The words of Job the fourteenth chapter and verses fourteen and fifteen. Can be a source of comfort for the family during this time of loss

Mrs. Simms will be missed She had a gentle and gracious spirit. She was the principal for all 6 of my children at Maple and the Annex. As a parent I am indebted to her for assuring that inner city children got the education they deserved They are all grandparents now and are part of her legacy of dedication. May your Family be comforted by the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. PHILIPPIANS Chapter 4 verses 6 & 7.