Obituary: Denise Levy Solomon - Atlanta Jewish Times

Denise Levy Solomon, born on Aug. 13, 1933, of Atlanta, Ga., passed away on Aug. 27, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She attended James L. Key Elementary School and Hoke Smith High School. She was in Brownies and Girl Scouts, as well as Young Judea. Denise worked for Georgia Department of Revenue (1952 – 1960) and MARTA (1972 – 1994). She played canasta, bridge, mah jongg, and bingo. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, travelling, and watching the Atlanta Braves. She met her husband-to-be, Donald Solomon, in November 1958, and they got engaged on New Year’s Eve of that same year. They were married on June 7, 1959.

Denise is predeceased by her husband, Donald Solomon, mother, Rachel Levy, father, Sam Levy, brothers-in-law, Asher Benator and Alvin Byer, sisters-in-law, Shirley Byer and Audrey Greenberg. She is survived by her sons, Alan Solomon (Heidi Haiken) and Milton Solomon (Diane Solomon), sister, Grace Benator, grandchildren, Donald Solomon, Maya Solomon, Chris Bailey, and Michael Bailey, great-grandson, Michael J. Bailey, and brother-in-law, Jody Greenberg. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to Congregation Or Ve Shalom, 1681 N Druid Hills Road, Brookhaven, GA 30319 (404-633-1737) or to a charity of your choice.

A funeral service was held at 12:00 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Dressler’s Chapel, 3734 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30341, followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Dressler’s, 770-451-4999.

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