Daneel Suzanne Lazarov

1939 - 2022

Daneel Suzanne Shainberg Lazarov died peacefully at Baptist Memorial Hospital on October 3, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born to Mariette and Herbert Shainberg on June 14, 1939 in Memphis Tennessee.

She graduated from Central High School and briefly attended the University of Oklahoma before returning home to marry the love of her life, Paul Gilbert Lazarov. She remained happily married for 58 years.

She found beauty in every person and never failed to give a compliment or kind word. Her greatest joy was to give to others. She lived life to the fullest, cherished and celebrated every occasion. She loved to usher in Shabbat (Shabbie), light candles, and treasured being surrounded by her family as she blessed them each week.

One of her favorite annual events was to dress up with her daughters and granddaughters on Halloween. Together, they delivered caramel apples in gratitude to every single employee of the West Cancer Center in memory of her husband Paul. She donated platelets regularly to St. Jude Research Hospital. She lead by example.

She was a member of Temple Israel, Beth Sholom and Anshei Sphard Beth El Emmeth Congregations. She was a member of Hadassah, Lion of Judah, and a member in perpetuity of the Memphis Jewish Community Center.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Paul Gilbert Lazarov, her parents Herbert and Mariette Shainberg, her brother Terry Shainberg and her stepmother Mary Shainberg. She survived by her sisters-in-law Barbara Shainberg and Joyce Lazarov; her children, Dr. Stuart Lazarov (Debra), Jill Notowich (Scott ), Craig Lazarov (Eve); Grandchildren, Benjamin (Danielle) Ellee Breit (Matt), Lindsey Reef (Leor), Joey Notowich (Rachel), Samantha ( Avi) and Deena Notowich. Matthew, Harper, and Jack Lazarov; and her eight great grandchildren. She adored the family she created, the food she ate, and the friends she had, – A life well lived.

Funeral services will be held at the Levy Cooper Chapel at Temple Israel Cemetery at 1 pm October 4. 1708 Hernando Rd., Memphis, TN 38106.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Memphis Jewish Community Center, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, and Facing History and Ourselves. Donations of platelets and blood are always needed and appreciated.