Jean Bernice Sobol Wolstein
Geraldine (Jerre) Friedman Ashkenazie passed away on Sunday, January 23rd. She was born February 10, 1926 in Sioux City, Iowa, to Edward and Minnie Sobel (OBM). She grew up in the Midwest with two loving sisters, Jean and Anita(OBM). She married Isadore (Sonny) Friedman and moved to Atlanta as a young bride. In 1960, she went to work at AA synagogue on 10th street. She worked at AA for 39 years starting as a part time book keeper and retired as the Executive Director. She was one of the first women to break the glass ceiling as an Executive Directors of a major US synagogue. She was an accomplished and highly respected professional. She was married to Saul Ashkenazie (OBM) for 11 years. She retired in 1999, and enjoyed life traveling with her special companion Kurt Homburger(OBM). She loved to play Mahjong and colored over 100 coloring books. She is survived by xxxx deleted private. She had four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30327. Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999
Jean Bernice Sobol Wolstein
Geraldine (Jerre) Friedman Ashkenazie passed away on Sunday, January 23rd. She was born February 10, 1926 in Sioux City, Iowa, to Edward and Minnie Sobel (OBM). She grew up in the Midwest with two loving sisters, Jean and Anita(OBM). She married Isadore (Sonny) Friedman and moved to Atlanta as a young bride. In 1960, she went to work at AA synagogue on 10th street. She worked at AA for 39 years starting as a part time book keeper and retired as the Executive Director. She was one of the first women to break the glass ceiling as an Executive Directors of a major US synagogue. She was an accomplished and highly respected professional. She was married to Saul Ashkenazie (OBM) for 11 years. She retired in 1999, and enjoyed life traveling with her special companion Kurt Homburger(OBM). She loved to play Mahjong and colored over 100 coloring books. She is survived by xxxx deleted private. She had four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30327. Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999
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