Obituary: Joanne Sylvia Alterman Singer

Joanne Sylvia Alterman Singer was born in Atlanta on April 3, 1937, to Esther and Izzy Alterman, of blessed memory. Joanne graduated from Henry Grady High School and attended the University of Georgia. She met Herb Singer, who became the love of her life. They were married 64 long and happy years, and they raised three daughters.

Joanne was active in the Atlanta Jewish community, had a regular mahjong game and had a large circle of life-long friends. As avid boaters, Joanne and Herb spent many weekends at Lake Lanier. They continued their passion for boating as they aged, enjoying many cruises together around the world.

Joanne was known for being a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and fun-loving friend. After Herb’s passing a few years ago, she enjoyed social activities with her new Lenbrook community of friends and was a bright light to all the people who lived there.

Joanne is survived by her daughters, Mindi (Richard) Bressler, Lisa (Eric) Plasker, and Cheryl (Michael) Weiss, grandchildren, Daniel Bressler of Dallas, Texas, Erin Bressler of Hyannis, Mass., Jacob (Sophia) Plasker of Bend, Ore., Emily Plasker of Bend, Ore., Cory (Natasha) Plasker of Atlanta, Maqueline Weiss of Atlanta, and two great-grandchildren, Zoe Weeks Plasker of Bend, Ore., and Enzo Diaz Plasker of Atlanta.

Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at Arlington Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Ahavath Achim Synagogue or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.