Bessie Zoblotsky

Family-Placed Death Notice

Bessie Commer Zoblotsky, 97, of Atlanta, formerly of Waco, TX, died Friday, March 17, 2006. The funeral is to be held in Waco, today, March 21, with Rabbi Gordon Fuller, officiating. Bessie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and businesswoman. She was born on February 18, 1909, in Kalankovitch, Belarus (also known as White Russia). As a young teenager, she spent four years in an immigration house in Lithuania before receiving legal approval to immigrate to the United States in 1927. One of her proudest achievements was becoming a US citizen. Upon arriving in the US, Bessie settled in Waco, where she met and married her husband, Joe Zoblotsky. The worked side-by-side running Zoblotsky Shoes in Taylor, TX for 34 years, then moved to Waco and operated Jay Zee's Shoes for the next 21 years. After Joe's passing in 1984, Bessie ran the store on her own until she finally agreed to retire at the age of 77. In addition to the shoe business, Bessie was passionate about her family, friends, playing bridge, and Las Vegas. She was active in numerous religious and community organizations. Mrs. Zoblotsky is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Morris and Beverly Zoblotsky of Atlanta, GA; and daughter, Margie Glazer of Ft. Worth, TX. Other survivors include her grandchildren, Nanci and Richard Gay, Michelle and Evan Bruck, Melinda and Gavin Cobb and Mark Zoblotsky, all of Atlanta; and Michael and Arlene Glazer of Dallas, TX, Great-grandchildren include Jackie and Dani Glazer, Jenna and Benjamin Bruck, and Justin and Nicole Cobb. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Sinai in Atlanta or to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.