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WENDY BLOCK Obituary
Wendy Block, wife of Frank Block, died on June 25, 2012 at the age of 72.
The daughter of Selma and Samuel Barshay, she was born August 12, 1939 in Summerville, South Carolina. She attended Summerville public schools and Ashley Hall Girls School in Charleston, South Carolina.
Wendy is survived by her husband of 53 years, Frank Block, her children, Steven Block and his wife Leslie, Amy Deloach and her husband Mark, and Ellen Engelhardt and her husband Steve. Also surviving are her "perfect" grandchildren; Katie, Charles, Graham, Jessi, William, Annie, and Georgia. Others surviving are her sister Jane Burns and husband Tommy and her sister-in-law Mary Levine and husband Alan Goldstein.
Wendy's main goal in life was to fulfill her combined missions of absolute devotion to her family and helping others.
Over the years she has been deeply committed to many organizations including, Junior League, Thalian Hall, Cape Fear Hospice, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, the North Carolina Dance Theatre, the North Carolina Battleship Commission, and United Jewish Communities. Additionally she was a realtor and the owner of Second Glance Women's Shop.
A funeral service will be held 11am Wednesday June 27, 2012 at B'nai Israel Synagogue, 2601 Chestnut St., Wilmington, NC.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation, Lower Cape Fear Hospice, UNCW, Thalian Hall Center For The Performing Arts, Cameron Art Museum, United Jewish Communities or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.AndrewsMortuary.com
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BABETTE & JIM FEIBEL
July 4, 2012
FRANK,
MAX BRENER JUST INFORMED US OF THE LOSS OF YOUR DEAR WENDY. WE WANT YOU TO KNOW YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. WE WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS.
Barbara Goldman
July 2, 2012
I was so sorry to hear about Wendy. I remember her so well from our car pooling days in Winston Salem. My love to you and your family.
Stephen Girard
July 1, 2012
I had the pleasure of knowing Wendy since 1955. She always had this wonderful attitude about life in general. She will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to cross her path.
Gardelle and Nan Lewis
June 30, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to Frank and the Family.We would have liked to have gotten to know Wendy better.Wish we could have spent more time in Blowing Rock together.Paulette loved her as did Martha Best.She was a real gem!May God bless you and your family at this difficult time of loss.
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June 29, 2012
Dear Frank, Mary, and Family...we were so sorry to hear about Wendy's passing. Frank, during our recent talk with you, we could see your sadness, but also your relief that Wendy was not in pain. She was very special to all who knew her, and our hearts go out to all of you.
Love, Lyn and Howard Satisky
peggy pancoe rosoff
June 27, 2012
Wendy is always smiling in my heart...
Mary Coker
June 27, 2012
Frank and family, we all loved her and had so much fun growing up together in Summerville. We really enjoyed visiting her the few times that we could. Sorry we missed the funeral, but we are here at the VA hospital in Charleston with our brother, Johnny. He's been here since June 1st. Our love to all of you, Mary and Helen (Marcotsis)
June 27, 2012
Franklin, May God be especially close to you & your family at this very difficult time & in the days ahead. Our prayers are with you all.
Connie Creech/L.W.Creech Plbg.Co.
June 27, 2012
I pulled the 1957 Summerville Annual out. I sat here looking at the picture of Wendy with that great smile. She was a great addition to our High School class as she has been in your life. Our prayers are with you at this time. Thom Bristow Columbia S.C.
janet dorman
June 27, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Love, Janet Dorman and family.
Gil Burnett
June 26, 2012
Dear Frank,
Wendy was a great lady. She will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Gil Burnett and Family
June 26, 2012
Our family's thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time for your loss of such an incredibly caring and talented person.
Tom Werk and Family, Raleigh, NC
June 26, 2012
Always hard to hear of some good person passing. I remember Wendy and thought she was great. Even though I have not been back to Wilmington for almost 30 years'
There are those one never forgets. Sympathy to the family and all who knew Wendy.
Ed Drapkin
Tucson.AZ
Laura king
June 26, 2012
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Wendy Block who embodied all the attributes of a mensch She dedicated her life to the betterment of her community and the world. We have all been enriched by Wendy's life and I remain grateful to have known her.
Delores Wallace
June 26, 2012
You are in my Prayers she was such a wonderful woman and certainly was a beacon of light that has impacted my life. I am so happy that I was on the
Home Instead team that cared for her so dearly.
Keep the faith and love to you Frank, Steve, Amy, Ellen, Jane, Mary, and the rest of the family.
Anne Russell
June 26, 2012
Such an attractive, intelligent, energetic, compassionate, talented, imaginative woman, wife, mother, professional, and citizen. We sure will miss her.
Judy Wolper Garber
June 26, 2012
I am so saddened to learn of Wendy's passing. I knew her my whole life, having grown up with Jane in Summerville.
She was a joy and a delight to know. You couldn't be around her without her making you smile.
All my love and hearfelt sympathy to all the family.
Buddy Kronsberg
June 26, 2012
Dear Frank ~ I had heard through the Grapevine that Wendy had not been well, obviously, I am shocked that she passed away. Without saying, all of my Family send their Condolensces, Sally, Jonathan, Hattie, Jason & Lizzie.
As you are aware, we would be with you during this time of need, but unfortunately, Doctors appointments don't allow us to attend.
PS ~ Please give me a call when you have the time.
Buddy
Jackie Neuwirth
June 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go to the Block family as I have known them for many many years.
Roland Hamby
June 26, 2012
To the Block Family,
May God comfort you and guide your paths at this time. What a legacy Mrs. Wendy leaves us all to reflect upon.
June 26, 2012
We are so saddened by Wendy's passing. She was a bright light to everyone who knew her. Her energy, engagement, devotion and joy was endless and blessed us all. Our thoughts are with Frank and the entire family. She will live on in our memories and in our hearts.
Henry and Marilyn Greene
Durham, NC
Pinckney-Daniels Family
June 26, 2012
Block Family,
We offer our deepest condolences. May memories of Wendy help to comfort you all. During this difficult time, "Draw close to God and he will draw close to you,". (James 4:8)
Kathy and Sandy Griffin
June 26, 2012
What a blessing to have known Wendy with her dynamic smile and humor. She truly was an inspiration to others. God bless her family. Love Kathy and Sandy Griffin
Beverly and Raymond Ballard
June 26, 2012
Amy,
We were so sorry to hear of the recent death of your mom. She was well thought of in this community.
Our thougts are with you and your family. Affectionately
Tommy Lee Bacon
June 26, 2012
Dear Block Family, Wendy was one of my closest friends in high school. I am also very close to the twins, Mary and Helen, Carolyn Butler and the others that visited Wendy this past year. I wish I could have gotten over to see her but I am very ill myself and can no longer travel...am on oxygen too. I am heartbroken to hear of her passing. Too young....just too young. She will be missed by many, especially all her close high school friends. We have made it a point to keep in touch all these years. My condolences to all of your family. I will keep you in my prayers as you face the trying days ahead. I will cherish all the wonderful memories I have of Wendy during our high school years.
Yours truly,
Tommy Lee Bacon-Infinger
Lenoir, NC
Dale Engelbert
June 25, 2012
Condolences to the Block family. I remember her as a bright spirit.
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