Frances
Frances Hornstein Goldberg
d. November 21, 2015
Frances Hornstein Goldberg, 96, died peacefully on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at Buckingham South after a brief illness.
She is predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph Goldberg, and her parents, Dorothy and Samuel Hornstein.
She was born in Savannah, GA, on March 25, 1919, the same year that women received the right to vote. She attended Massie School, 37th Street School, and Savannah High School. She was a proud member of Girl Scout Troop 2 which met in the Andrew Low home. She was an active proponent of the public schools where she served on several PTA Boards and as founder of the Pulaski Elementary School Library. She attended the University of Illinois as a music major. She was taught by such notables as Dr. Abram L. Sacher and relished in her Hillel visits with Eleanor Roosevelt. She was also a member of Sigma Delta Tau. Her first career choice of medicine was denied to her based upon her gender. Instead, she worked at her husband's side in the family insurance agency. Frances was known for her accurate memory and quick witted remarks. She was most proud of the family tradition of recognizing potential in others less fortunate as she quietly availed herself to them. Whether she was coordinating a March of Dimes campaign or leading a Cub Scout troop, Frances quietly changed the landscape of modern humanity as she helped to improve the human condition. She championed the notion that virtue is its own reward. Frances traveled both as an avid reader and as a tourist throughout the world. She was a life-long learner of art, religion, and music. The natural world was befriended by Frances in the beautiful organic gardens she maintained. Her commitment to a healthy lifestyle was long and served her well. Although perfection can only exist in theory, Frances did strive toward that lofty goal for herself and expected it in others, and in the process, lived a truly superlative life.
In 1913, her grandfather, Rabbi Charles Blumenthal, a nationally recognized Zionist and scholar, founded the first Hebrew School in Savannah. Frances was a congregant of BB Jacob Synagogue. She loved the trips that she and her husband made to Atlanta to meet with the artist who painted the murals for the new synagogue. Frances remarked that she was glad her parents and her husband were community leaders and not she. She was proudly dedicated to the long-standing traditions of her faith and culture as long as there were no meetings to attend. She was a member of B'nai Brith Sisterhood, Women's Hebrew Aid Society, Bnos Chesed Shel Emes, and Hadassah.
She is survived by her loving children, Elaine Sissy Hoffman (Joe), Dr. Steven L. Goldberg (Eva), and Alan H. Goldberg. She leaves behind two deeply devoted granddaughters, Jenna Hoffman Ben-Yehuda (Gadi) of Chevy Chase, MD, and Dory Elsa Hoffman of Columbia, SC. She cherished the blessings of three great-grandchildren, Lila Sivan Ben-Yehuda, Samuel Charles Ben-Yehuda, and Ada Eliza Ben-Yehuda, of Chevy Chase, MD. She is survived by one brother, Neal Hornstein of Atlanta, GA, and a host of Hornstein and Gottlieb cousins.
The family wishes to thank the many employees of Buckingham South and THA Hospice who befriended Frances as they lovingly cared for her.
The funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the graveside, Bonaventure Cemetery, conducted by Rabbi Avigdor Slatus.
The family will sit Shiva at Buckingham South, Apartment 401.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested: Rambam Day School - 111 Atlas St, Savannah, GA 31405 or Island Hospice Foundation - 3 West Perry St., Savannah, GA 31401.
She is predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph Goldberg, and her parents, Dorothy and Samuel Hornstein.
She was born in Savannah, GA, on March 25, 1919, the same year that women received the right to vote. She attended Massie School, 37th Street School, and Savannah High School. She was a proud member of Girl Scout Troop 2 which met in the Andrew Low home. She was an active proponent of the public schools where she served on several PTA Boards and as founder of the Pulaski Elementary School Library. She attended the University of Illinois as a music major. She was taught by such notables as Dr. Abram L. Sacher and relished in her Hillel visits with Eleanor Roosevelt. She was also a member of Sigma Delta Tau. Her first career choice of medicine was denied to her based upon her gender. Instead, she worked at her husband's side in the family insurance agency. Frances was known for her accurate memory and quick witted remarks. She was most proud of the family tradition of recognizing potential in others less fortunate as she quietly availed herself to them. Whether she was coordinating a March of Dimes campaign or leading a Cub Scout troop, Frances quietly changed the landscape of modern humanity as she helped to improve the human condition. She championed the notion that virtue is its own reward. Frances traveled both as an avid reader and as a tourist throughout the world. She was a life-long learner of art, religion, and music. The natural world was befriended by Frances in the beautiful organic gardens she maintained. Her commitment to a healthy lifestyle was long and served her well. Although perfection can only exist in theory, Frances did strive toward that lofty goal for herself and expected it in others, and in the process, lived a truly superlative life.
In 1913, her grandfather, Rabbi Charles Blumenthal, a nationally recognized Zionist and scholar, founded the first Hebrew School in Savannah. Frances was a congregant of BB Jacob Synagogue. She loved the trips that she and her husband made to Atlanta to meet with the artist who painted the murals for the new synagogue. Frances remarked that she was glad her parents and her husband were community leaders and not she. She was proudly dedicated to the long-standing traditions of her faith and culture as long as there were no meetings to attend. She was a member of B'nai Brith Sisterhood, Women's Hebrew Aid Society, Bnos Chesed Shel Emes, and Hadassah.
She is survived by her loving children, Elaine Sissy Hoffman (Joe), Dr. Steven L. Goldberg (Eva), and Alan H. Goldberg. She leaves behind two deeply devoted granddaughters, Jenna Hoffman Ben-Yehuda (Gadi) of Chevy Chase, MD, and Dory Elsa Hoffman of Columbia, SC. She cherished the blessings of three great-grandchildren, Lila Sivan Ben-Yehuda, Samuel Charles Ben-Yehuda, and Ada Eliza Ben-Yehuda, of Chevy Chase, MD. She is survived by one brother, Neal Hornstein of Atlanta, GA, and a host of Hornstein and Gottlieb cousins.
The family wishes to thank the many employees of Buckingham South and THA Hospice who befriended Frances as they lovingly cared for her.
The funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the graveside, Bonaventure Cemetery, conducted by Rabbi Avigdor Slatus.
The family will sit Shiva at Buckingham South, Apartment 401.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested: Rambam Day School - 111 Atlas St, Savannah, GA 31405 or Island Hospice Foundation - 3 West Perry St., Savannah, GA 31401.
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