Shirley Wender

WENDER, Shirley

Shirley Romm Wender, 93, of Atlanta passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2025. Shirley was born in Jackson, Mississippi, the daughter of Fannie and Harry Herman, and was the oldest of three sisters. Shirley was married for almost 50 years to Milton Romm, who passed away in 1999. She later married Donald Wender of Atlanta, until his passing in 2010. Through life's challenges, Shirley will be remembered for always continuing to radiate her amazing spirit, beauty, and high energy. She was also an early pioneer of women-owned businesses, innovating the sophisticated management of estate-sales for prominent Atlantans as Home Furnishings Brokerage. Additionally, as a lover of cooking and entertaining, she and her daughter Judy created a nationwide chocolate sensation, Can't Budge Fudge, marketed and sold through major retailers.

She is survived by her son, Stuart Romm, daughter and son-in-law, Sally and John Berry, and son-in-law Barry Frankel; grandchildren: Harris (Keri) Frankel, Rebecca (Daniel) Novick, Rachel (Jon) Slone, Hadley Berry, Seth (Shelby) Berry; great-grandchildren: Miles and Julia Novick, Brooklyn and Mia Slone, Bridget Berry, and Jonah Frankel. She is also survived by Donald Wender's children, Brad and Debra, and many nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by Milton Romm and Donald Wender; parents, Fannie and Harry Herman; sisters, Harriette "Hank" Oxman and Nancy Sue Horowitz; and daughter, Judy Romm Frankel, of blessed memory. Special thanks given to caregivers Louise, Mavis, Mabel, and Joyce, and the wonderful care and support provided by Weinstein Hospice.

Contributions in Shirley's memory may be made to The Temple, the Weinstein Hospice, or the APDA (American Parkinson Disease Association), Georgia chapter. A private burial will be followed by a Memorial Service and reception held at The Temple on Wednesday, April 9, at 12:00 noon. The Temple is located at 1589 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta GA 30309. Arrangements by Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care.