Lenora Barst Fallas was born on Oct. 11, 1933, in St. Louis and passed away on Aug. 21, 2012, in Houston. She was a loving wife, mother and Bubie. Lenny is survived by Jack Fallas, her beloved husband of 57 years; children, Charisse and Mark Sands (New Orleans), Rana Fallas Rosenberg, Kandi and Mark Shainbrown (Jacksonville); grandchildren, Sara, Joshua, Mirit and Chaviva Sands, Ashley, Hayley and Lauren Rosenberg, Zachary Shainbrown; and numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Lenny grew up in St. Louis attended Washington University. After marrying, she moved to Houston, where she worked for Dr. Bloxsom and later for the JCC in their nursery school and membership departments. For many years she was an active member and volunteer of B’nai B’rith Women, Hadassah, the Sisterhoods of Beth Yeshurun and United Orthodox Synagogues, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, P.T.O.s and Mental Health Mental Retardation Association. She also provided emotional support to grieving parents. Her home always was open to anyone including newcomers in need of a place to stay, a home-cooked meal or a place to spend Shabbat and holidays.
She enjoyed mah-jongg, bowling, baking, traveling, reading and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. She became an adult Bat Mitzvah and immersed herself in Jewish education courses.
Lenora was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah and Sol Barst; brother, Irving Barst; son, Hal Steven Fallas; and daughter, Michelle Beth Fallas.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Sarah Shearer, Valencia Hanks, Artjamora Thompson, Cheryl Buchanan, Maria Torres and the entire staff at Vitas.
She was loved by all and will be deeply missed.
Donations may be made to Congregation Beth Yeshurun, Hadassah, Alzheimer’s Association or Kidney Foundation
Lenny grew up in St. Louis attended Washington University. After marrying, she moved to Houston, where she worked for Dr. Bloxsom and later for the JCC in their nursery school and membership departments. For many years she was an active member and volunteer of B’nai B’rith Women, Hadassah, the Sisterhoods of Beth Yeshurun and United Orthodox Synagogues, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, P.T.O.s and Mental Health Mental Retardation Association. She also provided emotional support to grieving parents. Her home always was open to anyone including newcomers in need of a place to stay, a home-cooked meal or a place to spend Shabbat and holidays.
She enjoyed mah-jongg, bowling, baking, traveling, reading and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. She became an adult Bat Mitzvah and immersed herself in Jewish education courses.
Lenora was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah and Sol Barst; brother, Irving Barst; son, Hal Steven Fallas; and daughter, Michelle Beth Fallas.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Sarah Shearer, Valencia Hanks, Artjamora Thompson, Cheryl Buchanan, Maria Torres and the entire staff at Vitas.
She was loved by all and will be deeply missed.
Donations may be made to Congregation Beth Yeshurun, Hadassah, Alzheimer’s Association or Kidney Foundation
Lenora Barst Fallas was born on Oct. 11, 1933, in St. Louis and passed away on Aug. 21, 2012, in Houston. She was a loving wife, mother and Bubie. Lenny is survived by Jack Fallas, her beloved husband of 57 years; children, Charisse and Mark Sands (New Orleans), Rana Fallas Rosenberg, Kandi and Mark Shainbrown (Jacksonville); grandchildren, Sara, Joshua, Mirit and Chaviva Sands, Ashley, Hayley and Lauren Rosenberg, Zachary Shainbrown; and numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Lenny grew up in St. Louis attended Washington University. After marrying, she moved to Houston, where she worked for Dr. Bloxsom and later for the JCC in their nursery school and membership departments. For many years she was an active member and volunteer of B’nai B’rith Women, Hadassah, the Sisterhoods of Beth Yeshurun and United Orthodox Synagogues, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, P.T.O.s and Mental Health Mental Retardation Association. She also provided emotional support to grieving parents. Her home always was open to anyone including newcomers in need of a place to stay, a home-cooked meal or a place to spend Shabbat and holidays.
She enjoyed mah-jongg, bowling, baking, traveling, reading and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. She became an adult Bat Mitzvah and immersed herself in Jewish education courses.
Lenora was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah and Sol Barst; brother, Irving Barst; son, Hal Steven Fallas; and daughter, Michelle Beth Fallas.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Sarah Shearer, Valencia Hanks, Artjamora Thompson, Cheryl Buchanan, Maria Torres and the entire staff at Vitas.
She was loved by all and will be deeply missed.
Donations may be made to Congregation Beth Yeshurun, Hadassah, Alzheimer’s Association or Kidney Foundation
Lenny grew up in St. Louis attended Washington University. After marrying, she moved to Houston, where she worked for Dr. Bloxsom and later for the JCC in their nursery school and membership departments. For many years she was an active member and volunteer of B’nai B’rith Women, Hadassah, the Sisterhoods of Beth Yeshurun and United Orthodox Synagogues, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, P.T.O.s and Mental Health Mental Retardation Association. She also provided emotional support to grieving parents. Her home always was open to anyone including newcomers in need of a place to stay, a home-cooked meal or a place to spend Shabbat and holidays.
She enjoyed mah-jongg, bowling, baking, traveling, reading and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. She became an adult Bat Mitzvah and immersed herself in Jewish education courses.
Lenora was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah and Sol Barst; brother, Irving Barst; son, Hal Steven Fallas; and daughter, Michelle Beth Fallas.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Sarah Shearer, Valencia Hanks, Artjamora Thompson, Cheryl Buchanan, Maria Torres and the entire staff at Vitas.
She was loved by all and will be deeply missed.
Donations may be made to Congregation Beth Yeshurun, Hadassah, Alzheimer’s Association or Kidney Foundation
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