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Mimi Samuels Obituary

SAMUELS Samuels, Mimi, passed away on Mother's Day, May 12, after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. Mimi was a school psychologist for the Miami Dade County School system. She was active in feeding the homeless and was one of the first Headstart teachers. She was a devoted family member. She leaves behind her husband, Don Samuels, her mother Ms. Syd Kaplan; her daughter, Dr. Jodi Shir (Guy); her son, Brian Samuels, (Jodi); her brother, Cookie Kaplan (Elly) and nieces and nephews; her granddaughters Zoe and Tali Shir. The funeral will be at Eternal Light, 1725 West Dixie Highway on Tuesday, May 14th at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations should made to the Homeless Program.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on May 14, 2002.

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Bobbie Ordet

May 15, 2002

My sincerest condolences to all of you. Mimi was a wonderful person, and hopefully as time goes by you will be able to remember her healthy days, and put aside the many years she was ill. Sadly I went to Dixie Highway in Fort Lauderdale, and couldn't get to Miami in time. Sincerely, Bobbie

Jay Milmed

May 14, 2002

My prays and thoughts are with you today.....I wish you all the best in the coming moths and may god bless all of you.



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