Miriam Pappworth Simone, was my childhood best friend. We first met at Sinai Shul Cheder where we quickly formed a close bond; and together were notorious for messing around and our chutzpah. She was my ‘Mona’ and I was her ‘Miri’. I later came to join her at Brodetsky Primary School and many of my fondest memories are of those days. I’ve never laughed with someone as much as I laughed with Simone, often this would get us into trouble but her hilarity seemed to just be so infectious. Over the last few days, since hearing the tragic news of Simone’s passing I have been reminiscing back on those times, when we would sing along to mmm-bop (Hanson being our fav band), make up many of our own often eccentric songs, pratting about in table tennis club, drawing cartoons, the time Simone brought a newt into school, nearly falling out of a ride at the 4th of July fair are just some of those moments… Simone’s warmth and energy was so radiant and she was loved by many friends (blessed to have her strong group of girlfriends in Lydia, Jodie, Camille and Amelia) and of course her wonderful family. I’m sad that after our lives took different paths, I never got to say goodbye in person but I am beyond grateful to have spent those years with Simone and for those wonderful times we shared. Wishing long life to all Simone’s family from all the Pappworth clan. She will never be forgotten. (I wanted to try and dig out an old school pic but not managed to yet - for now here is us 10 years ago when we went for a ‘photo shoot’ in Manchester for the day - Simone of course was always so photogenic!!) + this little gem of us girls aged around 11, taken in a photo booth on our first trip out to the white rose shopping centre on our own - we felt so grown up!

Sasha Hawkes 5 of the Taylor gang at that same Christmukkah lunch. 🎄

Sasha Hawkes Us four Taylor girls with one very shikered nana! We've seldom managed to all get together round the Christmukkah table over the years. This was a hilarious meal and one to remember. xxx

Sasha Hawkes Sim came to stay in my new London flat in Keyes Rd. I remember her party spirit exploding that weekend, she drank more vodka with her friends in one night than I could in a week - even in my mid-20s! She was a fresh faced just turned 19 year old xxx

Kerry Bickerdike We met in school, left school went our separate ways (the usual) . Then It was my first day at a new job, I walked in and there you was!! We had such a laugh, work nights out with everyone, talking about food CONSTANTLY to the point you'd send me pictures of your lunch deliveries when id left! Cheeky! You were always so positive, so happy and you have the best friendship group possible!!! My heart is with your girls and your family. Forever missed. Xxxx

Sophie Wildsmith ❤️

Holly Sewell One of my favourite photos ❤

Jeremy Taylor

Sasha Hawkes Sim's absolute rock. With her through it all, unfailing dedication and love. x

Lucy Bailey Betty you came into my life through madders and just brought with you joy, and light and laughter and fun. I'm so so glad we got our holidays together. I've not quite managed to watch our kitchen lip sync videos yet but I will treasure them forever, I always could just be the best and most fun version of myself with you. Thank you for being there for me when I needed a friend. You were so so special to me and I've lost a kindred spirit. You meant so much to so many. Love you mate x

Sasha Hawkes Such a beautiful photo, so like her paternal grandma Kitty.