Obituary: Joyce Prystowsky Berger - Atlanta Jewish Times

Joyce Prystowsky Berger passed away on June 24, 2024. The youngest of four, she was born and raised in Charleston, S.C., to the parents of Raye and Moshe Prystowsky. Joyce’s childhood was filled with the laughter and love of her two brothers, Arnold and Harry Prystowsky and her sister Kate Prystowsky (Robbins) as well as her many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Joyce was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, A. Albert Berger. Joyce moved to Atlanta to marry Al where they raised their four surviving children, Bruce Berger, Edward Berger (Susan), Raye Ida Gray and Marsha Berger (Robert Brochstein). She is the beloved grandmother of Rachel, Michael, Sophie, Maddy, Daniel, Winston and Nate. If you asked any of her grandkids who her favorite was, they would all say, “I was” because that is the way she made them (and everyone) feel.

Joyce created beautiful family memories and instilled a love of Judaism with Shabbat dinners and the holidays always at her home. She valued her weekly Bible study classes at her synagogue as well as her Mahjongg games with her wide circle of treasured friends. She introduced her family to Sullivan’s Island, S.C. and spent many happy summer vacations with the entire family in tow sharing stories and memories with her grandchildren so that they would always know “who they were and where they came from”. She was an avid learner, funny, warm and never met a stranger. Joyce genuinely embodied Aishes Chayil, as she was truly generous of heart and spirit.

A graveyard service was held at Crest Lawn Cemetery on June 25, 2024, officiated by Rabbi Ilan Feldman. Please make contributions to Congregation Beth Jacob, 404-633-0551 www.bethjacobatlanta.org or Friendship Circle of Atlanta, 404-618-5777 fcatlanta.org

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