Obituary: Anne Deborah Lipson Grossman

Anne Deborah Lipson Grossman, of Atlanta, Ga., passed away on Oct. 27, 2026, from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. She was 87 years old.

Born on Nov. 15, 1938, in Macon, Ga., Anne lived a long life defined by warmth, curiosity, and an abiding love for those around her. She was the proud owner of Arleene’s, a dress shop started by her father, David Lipson, where her eye for style, clothing, and business made her a cherished presence in the downtown community of Macon. A devoted supporter of the arts, Anne found joy in culture and creativity throughout her life.

Anne possessed a kind and sweet nature that endeared her to everyone she met. She loved life fully and embraced it with a spirit of perseverance, always carrying forward with her gentle determination to keep on keepin› on. An avid traveler, she delighted in exploring new places and gathering memories along the way. She found beauty in everything she did as she loved gardening, enjoying her yard, and decorating her home. She found strength and energy in Pilates three times a week. Her joy came from visits from loved ones, family and friends.

Above all, Anne was a devoted wife and mother. She took great pride in her three children and her five grandchildren, and nothing brought her greater happiness than having family gather around her.

Anne was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Conrad Grossman. She is survived by her children, Janine Balshan, Michael and Mindy Grossman, and Hannah and Udi Hershkovitz, as well as her five cherished grandchildren, Carrie, Dustin, Lily, Eli, and Asher who will carry forward the love and lessons she so freely gave, and her longtime companion, Dr. Lenny Berger. She also became a great-grandmother to Eliza in the last year of her life.

The family would also like to thank Weinstein Hospice and our devoted caregivers, Laural Bacon, Sandra Ferguson, and Herfa Jones who brought great care and joy to our mother in her last several years. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Anne’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, Jewish Educational Loan Fund, or Weinstein Hospice.

Her funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at Arlington Memorial Cemetery with arrangements entrusted to Dressler’s Funeral Home. Following the service, the family observes Shiva beginning Oct. 29 at Anne’s home in East Cobb, where friends and loved ones were invited to gather in remembrance.

May her memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved her. Anne’s kindness, her joy, and her enduring love of life will remain a source of comfort and inspiration to her family for generations to come.