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Shirley Wexner Obituary
Shirley Feinstein Wexner passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 11th, 2020. She was born in Memphis on August 25th, 1933 to Bess and Harold Feinstein. Together with the love of her life, the late Alfred Wexner, they had three daughters and a lifetime of love. Shirley and Alfred worked tirelessly building their business, Joseph, now in its 90th year. Along with their love of the business, Shirley and Alfred spent a lifetime seeing the world. In memory of their beloved daughter, Marcy Wexner, Shirley and Alfred created the Marcy Wexner Scholarship Fund, which provided financial assistance for underserved high school students going to college. Her many friends and family knew that Shirley had a zest for life. Shirley loved working as a counselor at Carver High School and supporting Dress for Success. Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Alfred, their daughter Marcy as well as her sister Harriet (Susie) Cooper. She is survived by daughters Barrie Wexner- Wurzburg (Kenneth) and Lauren Wexner (John), her brother, Richard Feinstein (Candi), her sister Jeanne Efron (Tony), five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley's memory may be sent to the Memphis Food Bank, Church Health, Temple Israel or the charity of the donors choice.
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Cliff Karchmer
August 22, 2020
I was so saddened to learn of Shirley's passing. The Feinsteins were always like part of our family. Shirley and Alfred had an outstanding life. Please be comforted by so many wonderful memories.
Scott Morris
August 14, 2020
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
-Dr. Scott Morris and your friends at Church Health
1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 142, Memphis, TN 38104
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