Obituary: Sarah Goldberg

Sarah Goldberg, 99, of Atlanta, Ga., passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 5, at her home. Sarah was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Elliott Goldberg. She is survived by her son, Edward Goldberg; daughter and son-in-law, Marcia, and Bruce Brown; sister, Francis Shapiro; grandchildren, Marc, and Hilary Goldberg, Robin, and Rob Simon, Allison Goldberg, Benjamin, and Morgan Brown, and Geoffrey, and Stephanie Brown; great-grandsons, Eli, and Beau Brown, Jake, and Harrison Goldberg, and Julian Brown; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Susan Jacobson Goldberg.

Sarah was born and raised in Atlanta, Ga., attended Agnes Scott College, was a buyer at Rich’s Department store, and did market research. Her favorite job was being Bubbee to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren where she spoiled them with her famous mandel bread.

Her caregivers, Barbara Powers and Jeneva Jones, lovingly attended to her for the past eight years. She was a lifelong member of Ahavath Achim Synagogue and a member of Sisterhood and Hadassah where she dedicated many volunteer hours.

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Graveside services were held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Greenwood Cemetery with Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave, Atlanta, GA 30327, and Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, 4255 Honore St, Ste 209, Chicago, IL 60613. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.