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Shirley Weitz Obituary


Family-Placed Death Notice

Shirley Blass Weitz, age 88, of Savannah and formerly of Atlanta died May 28, 2006. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dr. Nathan Blass. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she is survived by her husband Isadore Weitz, Savannah; children, Michael and Eleanor Blass, Waleska, GA, Renie and Alan Weinstein, Atlanta, Debbie and Eddie Levin, Atlanta; Harvey and Helen Weitz, Savannah, Julian and Jean Weitz, Savannah, and Robert and Laurie Weitz, Baltimore; grandchildren, Jared and Karen Blass, Kim and Gray Kelly, Tammi Blass, Cathy and Randy Schiff, David and Julie Weinstein, Julie and Asher Royal, Wendy Corenblum, Adam and Renee Weitz, Trace Weitz, Michael Weitz, Lauren Weitz, Brian Weitz, Scott Weitz, and Paul Weitz; great-grandchildren, Rowan and Whitman Blass, Nikki and Hallie Schiff, Noah and Annie Rose Weinstein, and Fisher Kelly; sisters-in-law, Frances Makover, Maxine Makover, and Bea Blass. Shirley was very active in many Jewish organizations in Atlanta and Savannah. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 30 at 2:30 PM at Greenwood Cemetery with Rabbi Neil Sandler officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Nathan Blass Fund at Ahavath Achim Synagogue (600 Peachtree Battle Ave, Atlanta, GA 30327). Arrangements by Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta, 770-451-4999

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on May 29, 2006.

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shirley miller

May 31, 2006

Our deepest sympathy in your loss. Shirley was a wonderful neighbor and friend. She was a lovely person in every way. We will miss her. May the Peace of God comfort and sustaine you. Love,

Randall and Shirley Miller

Diana and Mike Morrison

May 30, 2006

Harvey, Helen, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Gary Teller

May 30, 2006

Please accept my sincerest condolences.

Roland Summers MD

May 29, 2006

Sylvia joins me in sending condolences to Izzie, Julian and Harvey

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