Charlotte Strauss

Nashville, TN

Charlotte Bernstein Strauss was born January 20, 1933 and passed away February 7, 2015. She died at home surrounded by her loving family. Charlotte was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Ida and Aaron Bernstein. She attended Northwestern University, then Vanderbilt University where she met her husband Leon. Charlotte worked together with her husband at "Leon's Ladies Apparel" for over 30 years. She was married for 60 years to Leon who was the love of her life.

Charlotte was a much loved person who passed on just after celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Charlotte loved bridge and her many friends at the Vanderbilt Bridge Club where she was a life master. She was a strong, competent, caring woman who overcame illness to live a full happy life.

Charlotte Bernstein Strauss dearly beloved wife of Leon Strauss is survived by her children Myrna Strauss Lee and William Alan Strauss. Sister Gloria Sir (Manuel Sir). She was the adored grandmother of Lauren, Tyler, Brandi, and T.K. She is also survived by her great grandchildren Alana, Brantley, Jaxson, Stella and Brooks, nieces and nephews Debbie Klar , Greg Sir, Stephanie Klar, Jeffery Klar and Laney Sir.

Charlotte gave great joy to her family and friends. She will be forever missed.

Funeral services will be held at Temple Ohabai Sholom on Monday February 9, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. Pallbearers will be Jeffery Klar, Steve Klar, Greg Sir, T.K. Wood, Tyler Strauss and Sam Shober. The family wishes to thank Charlotte's care givers and we are grateful for the excellent care given by Dr. Edwin Anderson Jr. and Dr. Lester Porter.

In honor of Charlotte, donations may be made to Temple Ohabai Sholom.

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Published by Tennessean on Feb. 8, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
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LINDA Ciolkosz

February 8, 2016

i just heard about your Mom, Myrna. My condolences to Leon, Myrnie, Bill and family. A wonderful lady, Charlotte, with a keen sense of understanding, a dry sense of humor, and that more than hospitable southern genteelness to everyone she met. I will remember her with fondness.

Julie

September 27, 2015

Remembering Miss Charlotte with many fond memories today. A finer, more elegant woman never lived. She was an amazing help to me in my career, and taught me to never be a doormat.
Love you, Miss Charlotte!

Linda Crutcher

February 12, 2015

Gone but never forgotten...Rest in peace

Emily (Dembsky) Duty

February 11, 2015

To Myrna and family, I have such fond memories of your mother. I can't remember what happened yesterday, but I can still picture sitting at your house as a little girl and her teaching me how to shuffle cards. Your house was at the top of the sledding hill and she always had hot chocolate ready for us when we had enough of the cold. And of course having to get the dog (who was as big as me) away from the driveway when she came to play cards. She was a special lady and I know she'll be missed.

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Patsy Noonan

February 10, 2015

There aren't adequate words to express the sorrow I feel at Charlotte's passing. I will never forget such a wonderful woman and what she meant to me and my family over the years. I will miss her deeply and feel grateful that I had the privilege to know her. My heart breaks for all of the Strauss family and I send you my love and sympathy.

Marcela Vair

February 9, 2015

Dearest Myrna and family,
Chris and I send our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful mother. Myrna I was always quite fond of her and admired all of her wonderful qualities. She was an example to us all. You had a very special mother/daughter relationship with her that I was in awe of. You and your family are in our prayers.
All our love,
Marcela, Chris and family

Vicky Brown

February 9, 2015

I wanted to let the family and Bill know how sorry I am for there loss. Bill works with me and I know how he will miss her. My prayers are with the family!!
Vicky

Katherine

February 8, 2015

Love and sympathy to all of Charlotte's family and friends. She was a strong and sharp witted lady with a fierce love for her family. Beautiful inside and out.

Karen Heuman

February 8, 2015

A wonderful and elegant lady has passed away. May all of her loved ones be comforted by beautiful memories.

Kathy Kleeman

February 8, 2015

My other family members have written condolences better than I can but I so agree with their sentiments. I will add that my memory of Charlotte includes a side of "naughtiness" which I always thought was such a great attribute! Thinking of all you all.

Betty Kleeman

February 8, 2015

Dear Family,
Charlotte was a very special Friend, close neighbor, and sharer of hopes and dreams with me for almost 60 years. We even shared our first children's birthdays on today, February 8, 59 years ago; and Myrna and my twins: Patsy and Libby have been like sisters ever since.
My sympathies to all her Family. She will be missed by all of us!
Betty K.

Libby Kleeman Fairhurst

February 8, 2015

Heartbroken to hear this news. There was no one like Charlotte, an unforgettable woman of great strength, smarts, wit, wisdom, warmth, and ageless beauty who loved life and adored her family, especially her devoted husband and precious children. My heart goes out to all the loved ones who are devastated by her death but grateful for the incredible privilege and pleasure of having had her in their lives. May Charlotte's memory be a blessing to you, and bring you peace. Love to all.

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