DeKalb Friends Of Washington Park To Honor Sadie B. Sims

Press release from DeKalb County Government:

Sept. 19, 2022

DeKalb County Friends of Washington Park will host a dedication ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m.at Washington Park, 2830 Arborcrest Drive, Decatur, Ga.

The event will honor the late Mrs. Sadie Sims’ (1915-2017) life and dedication to the Washington Park community. The DeKalb Board of Commissioners granted approval for a memorial plaque to be installed on a bench in the park.

Mrs. Sims, also known as “Mama Sadie”, was a pillar in the community in many ways and will forever be a part of DeKalb County. In the early 1970’s, Mrs. Sims and her husband Jessie along with their children, moved to the Washington Park community where she became a stay-at-home mom and a community advocate.

Mrs. Sims contributed to the inception of Washington Park, which eventually became a jewel in the community for everyone to enjoy. The families and neighborhood children referred to Mama Sadie as the “Mayor of Washington Park”, because of her love and commitment to her family, neighbors, and the community.

"Our mother was a phenomenal woman who raised, cared, and loved her eight children unconditionally”, stated Doris Johnson, daughter of Mrs. Sims. “But she didn't stop in our household, she made sure that all the neighborhood children received the same love and care as her own. She was indeed ‘Mama Sadie’.”

The family and friends of the Washington Park neighborhood will always remember Mrs. Sims as one of the most influential leaders and contributors of the community.

This press release was produced by DeKalb County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.