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Anna Sheldon Obituary
February 12, 1935 - November 5, 2023
Coral Gables, Florida - Anna Sheldon, age 88, our Supreme and Beloved Nana and matriarch passed away Nov 5, 2023 surrounded by loved ones in Doctors Hospital Coral Gables, Florida after a brief illness.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Marvin (1935-2011) and infant son Jimmy, she is survived by her loving children Barbara (Gary) Davis and Stephen (Roni) Sheldon; daughter-in-law Kay Dodds, grandchildren Jessica (Garry), Lindsay, Jeri, Lane, Joseph, Iris, Henry and great grandchildren Maren and Noah; nieces and nephews Stuart, Eric, Sam and Laurie; and a host of other beloved family and friends.
Born February 12, 1935 near Warsaw Poland, Anna graduated from Miami Beach High School and earned a degree in education from the University of Florida. Anna was a founding member of Delta Phi Epsilon sorority and maintained a strong relationship with the sorority during her lifetime. Through all kinds of weather, Anna remained a fervent Gator (and Dolphin) fan her entire life. Her last moments were spent with the Dolphins game playing in the background.
Anna was an active member of many philanthropic organizations and was instrumental in bringing many Jewish related social and political events to South Florida. As a 10 year old, she bore witness to the horror of her mother Sarah learning that her entire family had been murdered by the Nazis in the Holocaust. This had a formative effect on Anna and led to her lifelong advocacy for Holocaust Awareness/Education. Anna was also an avid boater, master bridge and mahjong player; was active in book clubs, lectures, speakers and similar activities. She enjoyed spending summer with her family and friends in Vail, Colorado.
Anna was known for her worldliness, intelligence, quick wit, humor, philanthropy, generosity and strong opinions! Family was the most important thing to Nana. Her impact was felt far and wide, she will be remembered by many and missed by all. She was one of kind.
Anna's wonderful life will be celebrated Wednesday, November 8 2023, at 10:00 am at Temple Beth Am, Pinecrest, Fl.
Donations in her honor can be made to Anti-Defamation League (ADL.org) or Friends of The Israel Defense Forse (FIDF.org).
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Diane Beber
November 25, 2023
What a terrible loss! Although I never knew her well, we had contact through others, I always thought of her as a lady, caring and loving about her family , friends and others. More people should have been like her. A beautiful person insight and outside. Just keep talking about her everyday, keeping her memory alive.
Diane Beber
Paulette Marks
November 10, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Anna. She was one of a kind and I truly enjoyed our talks and visits when we would go over her insurance policies and then have lunch or dinner together. She was the happiest when she was talking about her family... grandchildren and great grandchildren. She would text me photos of Maren and was so happy to do so. I will miss Anna but I do know she is in a much better place with her husband, and we will all now have another Guardian Angel to watch over us.
Renee Greenstein
November 7, 2023
My travel buddy for years for the Miami JCC book event every year. Saw many Broadway shows, met interesting authors, and had lots of fun and laughs. She a was delightful travel companion & she will be missed! Renee
Ferne and Marty Karns
November 7, 2023
We go way back with Ann and Marvin(Town Park) and shared many good times and memories. Ann will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have known her.
Ferne and Marty Karns
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Fran Ivy Ames
November 7, 2023
Anna was a matriarch of our book club. She always enriched our monthly discussions. She hosted our group at the Palace and was always a gracious, charming hostess She will be greatly missed by all of us.
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