Dr. Amanda Sims, age 58, of Newton, MA, formerly of Johannesburg, South Africa, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024, after a long struggle with health issues.
Treasured wife of Michael Speyer (z''l); beloved mother of Jacob Sims Speyer and Joshua Sims Speyer; loving daughter of Lilian Sims and Farrol Sims (z''l); sister of Leanne Sims; cherished sister-in-law of John & Glenda Speyer, Susan Speyer & Boud Vossen; adoring aunt of Richard & Samantha Speyer, Steven & Carly Speyer, David Vossen & Nicky Honnef, Nina Vossen & Jim Thijssen; doting great-aunt of Sloane, Levi, & Benji Speyer; dedicated daughter-in-law of June Speyer (z''l); dear relative of Samantha, Danielle, and Marc Dworsky and many others.
A devoted and brave wife and mother, Amanda was an unwavering source of empathy, advocacy, and insight for family, friends, and the patients she cared for as a psychiatrist. Amanda will be remembered for her tenacity, compassion, and unconditional love.
Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 9:30am. Burial at Or Emet Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury. Shiva will be at the Sims Speyer home on Monday 7-9:00pm, Tuesday through Thursday 1-3:00pm & 7-9:00pm, and Friday 1-3:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Planned Parenthood or Jewish Family & Children's Services.
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