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Willa Sims Obituary

Willa L. Sims Born on April 5, 1914, and passed away peacefully on October 3, 2007 at the age of 93 in San Francisco. She retired as a juvenile probation officer from the SF Youth Guidance Center. Her wisdom and kindness graced many volunteer civic, religious, social, artistic and educational organizations. Her warm smile will never be forgotten. She is dearly missed by her devoted family, friends and colleagues. The celebration of Willa's life will include a Viewing from 4:30-7pm on Wed, October 10, followed by a Rosary and Vigil at 7pm at Lewis and Ribbs Mortuary (415) 822-2360. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thurs, October 11 at 11am at All Hallows Chapel, 1440 Newhall Ave., SF. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations may be made in Willa's name to: YLI #182 Scholarship Fund, 1601 Newhall Ave., SF, CA 94124.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 7, 2007.

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Mittie Banks-Grigsby

October 10, 2007

To Pam and family
I will always remember your mother's kindness toward me when we were growing up attending All Hallows School and living and playing just around the corner from each other as well as how she genuinely cared about me and my siblings as we matured into adults . A very sweet and kind woman is now a beautiful, sweet and kind Angel.

My condolences and praryers to you and your family.

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