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Dorothy Weiss Obituary

DOROTHY DAN WEISS, 93, of Memphis, died Monday, February 11, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital. Mrs. Weiss, widow of Henry Weiss, was a member of the Baron Hirsch Congregation, Hadassah, Jewish Community Center, Baron Hirsch Ladies Auxillary, and served as a “Grey Lady” at the V. A. Hospital. Mrs. Weiss is survived by her four sons, Dr. Larry Weiss, and his wife, Susan; Dr. Danny Weiss and his wife, Saralyn; Lewis Weiss and his wife, Marta; and Joel Weiss all of Memphis. She is also survived by her two brothers, Jerry Dan and Merrill Dan both of Memphis; her nine grandchildren, Julie (Greg) Strull, Karen (Doug) Karmel, Betsy (Michael ) Levy, Craig (Cathy) Weiss, Kenneth (Sheryl) Weiss, Molly (Kurt) Lane, Heather (Jamie) Dockweiler, Rodney Weiss and Marissa Weiss; and her fifteen great-grandchildren. Mrs. Weiss was preceded in death by her brothers, Henry, Lonnie, Avrome, Charles, and Melwyn. She is also survived by her dear friend and companion, Max Karmel of Englewood, FL. Services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at the Sam Abraham Chapel with burial in Baron Hirsch Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the donor’s favorite charity. Canale Funeral Directors 901-452-6400

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Feb. 13, 2008.

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Peter and Mary Singer

March 9, 2008

Danny and Saralyn and Family
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Brad Harris

February 16, 2008

Danny: I was very sad to hear of your mother's death. She was a great lady and I had the privilege of not only doing a root canal or two for her, but also being rewarded with a wonderful pound cake. I know you all will miss here very much.

Richard Salmon

February 14, 2008

Dear Saralyn and family:
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My deepest sympathies for you and the family. Have not seen too much of you since Central High days Love, Richard (Dick) Salmon

Helen Garner Hiatt

February 13, 2008

Dear Danny and Saralyn,
I am sorry to learn of your loss. May she rest in Peace and light perpetual shine upon her! Fondly,

Judy Kaplan McCown

February 13, 2008

Danny and Saralyn, I am thinking of you and your entire family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

Kathy Wexler

February 13, 2008

Dear Betsy and family,
We are so sorry about your Grandmother. We are thinking of you and your family.

Love,
Kathy and Michael Wexler

Pamela Wingo

February 13, 2008

Danny, Saralyn, and family...please know that my heart and prayers are with you at this time. With love, Pam Wingo

Susan Feinberg

February 13, 2008

What a great lady! I hope that Larry, Danny, Louis, and Joel all read this note. The Lebovitz family will always be deeply indebted to Dorothy Weiss for introducing our parents to each other! We are thinking of you at this sad time.

Susan Feinberg

Alan Levine

February 13, 2008

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO
LEWIS AND ALL THE FAMILY.

ALAN & TEENA LEVINE

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