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Jane Abram Obituary


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ABRAM, Jane Jane Isabella Maguire Abram October 12, 1920 - October 2, 2009 Jane Isabella Maguire Abram died peacefully at her home at St. Anne's Terrace in Atlanta, Georgia on October 2nd, ten days short of her 89th birthday. Ms. Abram, a graduate of Florida State College for Women, was at one time a reporter and feature writer for a predecessor of the Orlando Sentinel-Star. She continued to file special features including stories of her life in Oxford, England, where, following WW II, her husband was a Rhodes Scholar. In 1975, her book, On Shares: Ed Brown's Story was published by W.W. Norton. The book drew praise from several prominent African American leaders including the noted scholar, Professor Kenneth B. Clark. Roy Wilkins, then Executive Director of the NAACP wrote, "Illiterate but intelligent, Ed Brown understood that white people too were victimized by the system. Here is a realistic picture of the cotton culture of the southern states as it existed." Jane Abram was the eldest child of Ruth McCullough Maguire and Raymer F. Maguire of Orlando, Florida. Her siblings Martha and Raymer predeceased her. Her father was President of the Orlando Bar Association. Her mother was described by the Orlando Sentinel as an "antique collector and lover of everything from eras past." On January 3, 1944, Jane Maguire married Morris B. Abram in Orlando, Florida. They were later divorced. During their long marriage, they had five children: Ruth, Ann, Morris, Adam and Joshua; nine grandchildren: Anna Kaye and Noah Teitelbaum, Benjamin and Joshua Abram, Jason and Alex Novak, Michael Farhat, Max and Harry Abram; and two great-grandchildren: Amelia and Stella Kaye. While raising her children, first in Atlanta, then in Massachusetts and New York, Jane Abram served as an accomplished and stylish hostess in support of her husband's career which included leadership positions at Brandeis University, the American Jewish Committee, the United Negro College Fund and the United Nations. With her husband, Ms. Abram met many world leaders including Presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Pope Paul VI. At the time of her marriage, Jane Abram's grandfather John H. McCullough, along with his brother-in-law, J.G. McCrory, oversaw the McCrory Five and Dime stores. Ms. Abram's paternal grandfather, David Maguire moved from Georgia, where his family owned a plantation burned by Sherman's army, to Ocoee, Florida. His house there, the first in town to have electricity, is now a State Historic Site. A member of the Junior League of Atlanta and the Second Sunday Night Club, Jane Abram was a voracious reader who believed in the transformative power of reading. Ms. Abram personally tutored many adults in reading. Throughout her adult life, she managed to be productive and energetic while managing adult onset diabetes. She remained graceful, dignified and charming despite the additional burden of dementia, from which she suffered in her latter years. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Literacy Volunteers of Atlanta and/or St. Anne's Terrace. Arrangements by Wages & Sons, Stone Mountain Chapel 770/469-9811.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Oct. 6, 2009.
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Annie and siblings, I was so saddened to read of your mother's death. I shall always remember what a loving mother she was to each of you and to all of your friends--including me. I fondly remember being at the dinner table on Friday nights on West Paces Ferry Road and visiting in Larchmont. Please let me know when you schedule her service as I would so love to see you. I pray that the God and Father of us all will bring you a peace that passes all understanding. I send each of you my best love...

Jo Crawford Phelps

October 28, 2009

Ruth, B, Annie, Adam and Josh-I am so sorry to learn of Jane's death. She lived a very full life and will be fondly remembered by many.

Joe Lefkoff

October 22, 2009

With fond memories....
Eleanor Yothers Fisher

October 11, 2009

Just think! Your beloved Jane can write about even more exciting events about when the earth will become a Paradise (garden or parklike place).The eco system will be healed of its pollution. Man and beast will be living in peace and there will not be persons who will make mischieve. Everything will be peaceful and in hormony with God's wiil. We pray for that time to come. Meantime, you have my conndolence.

Ward

October 9, 2009

Dear Morris:
My family and I would like to express our deepest condolences to you and your family. We were shocked when received the news of your mother's passing. Words really cannot express how sad we feel. Our heart is filled with sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother. Your mother was dedicated to her work, passions and family. Devoted to her beautiful family, she loved being surrounded by her children and grandchildren. I know the source of pride they were to her. We know how much you will miss your mother. We all will. But I know you will remember the many blessings of the beautiful years you shared together. My family and I offer our sympathy and love to you and your family. With affection and deep sympathy, we pray that God comfort to you and other mourners.
Philip Nassimi Alexander, Esq. 10/7/2009

Philip Nassimi Alexander

October 7, 2009

Michael and I loved her very much and will miss her. I will never forget her beautiful smile and warm disposition. She always made us feel special. She had a way about her that inspired us. We share in the sorrow of her loss an wish we could be there to help comfort the family at this difficult time. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are lingering. With Love, Carol and Michael Farhat

October 6, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Brittany Sharpe (Psalm 34:18)

October 6, 2009

Abram Family,Ms. Abram was a wonderful person that lived a long,full life all of us only dream of ,She will be terribly missed by all that knew and loved her.I pray that the family find comfort in the memories you share and in the grand hope that the scriptures provide.Isaiah 25:8 Job 14:14,15T.B.Williams

October 6, 2009

Our family would like to extend condolences to all of you in the death of your love one. We pray, Jehovah God the God of all comfort, who comfort us in all our tribulation will sustain you during this time of sorrow. - Psalm 55:22

Clay Family

October 6, 2009

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

Wages & Sons Funeral Homes, Inc. Stone Mountain Chapel

October 6, 2009

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