Obituary: Lynda Epstein Schaffer
Lynda Epstein Schaffer, 80, of Atlanta, passed away on Jan. 22, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Lynda Epstein Schaffer, 80, of Atlanta, passed away on Jan. 22, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Lynda, a native Atlantan, is predeceased by her parents, Harold and Mildred Epstein. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Joel; her daughter, Ellen (Dan) Kathren of Richland, Wash.; her son, Steven (Rachelle) Schaffer of Johns Creek, Ga.; grandchildren, Joan and Mia Kathren, and Hadley and Jenna Schaffer; and her brother, Dr. Joel (Lyn) Epstein of Long Beach, Calif.
Lynda grew up in the Virginia Highland area of Atlanta, attending Morningside Elementary School and Henry Grady High School. She went on to the University of Georgia, where she was a member of Sigma Delta Tau sorority.
Lynda was deeply devoted to her family and friends, and she had a passion for traveling the world, especially cruising with her friends’ and loved ones. She also dedicated much of her time volunteering with ORT, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Little League sports and the PTA, always eager to support school activities.
Known for her incredible culinary talents, Lynda will be remembered for her cooking, especially her sugar-free baked goods, casseroles, and traditional Jewish meals.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. The funeral was held on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., at Arlington Memorial Park 201 Mt Vernon Hwy NW, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328. Rabbi Michael Bernstein of Gesher L’Torah will officiate, along with Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal of Ahavath Achim. Arrangements by Dressler’s, 770-451-4999.
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- Morningside Elementary School and Henry Grady High School
- University of Georgia
- Sigma Delta Tau sorority
- ORT
- Girl Scouts
- Cub Scouts
- Little League
- Arlington Memorial Park
- Rabbi Michael Bernstein
- Gesher L'Torah
- Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal
- Ahavath Achim
- Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care
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