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Arlene Gura Obituary
CHAPEL HILL
Mrs. Arlene R. Gura, 83, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at UNC Hospital.
Mrs. Gura was born on May 6, 1936 to the late Hershel and Pauline Binder in Chicago, IL. She was a psychotherapist as well as a fine arts teacher and abstract expressionist. Mrs. Gura worked as a Docent at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA. From 2003 –2013.
Mrs. Gura is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Gerald Gura; brother, Irving Binder.
Mrs. Gura is survived by her daughters, Ila Berkley (Jordan), Gabrielle Gura-Gold (Barry); son, Jason Gura; brother, Howard Binder (Sandra); grandchildren, Chelsea Gold, Sasha Gold and Jonah Berkley, nieces, Myan Binder, Amanda Binder, Robin Binder-Knapp (Kenny), Shelley Binder.
A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2020 at Judea Reform Congregation. Officiating will be Rabbi Matthew Soffer. A graveside service will take place at a later date at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, MA
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, 5171 Glenwood Avenue Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27612
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Doris Howard
February 3, 2020
I live in Norwood and am a Gallery Instructor at the MFA.
Arlene and I had many wonderful talks about art, as I was an art teacher in Norwood...She was an inspiration to all of us who knew her and will be greatly missed.
Steven Zaharoff
February 3, 2020
My condolences to the Gura family. I remember when Arlene and her beloved husband moved to West Ridge Dr. Her kind, caring, and compassionate nature was so inspiring. R.I.P.
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