Obituary: Shirley Blaine

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of an amazing human being, our mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, great aunt, and dear friend to many. Shirley passed peacefully on the evening of March 8, surrounded by her family.

Shirley was an avid golfer, a huge fan of theater, symphony, and the world of art. She loved to travel the world and was a strong supporter of our homeland Israel and the Jewish community of Atlanta. Above all, Shirley was the loving matriarch of her beautiful family that she loved and cared for beyond anything else.

Shirley was a successful businesswoman whose company – Age of Travel – received accolades and recognition as an industry leader in an ever-changing world of travel. She lived a life of inclusivity and befriended all good people she came across.

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Shirley is survived by her daughters, Sara Blaine Rotenberg (Mendy), Barbara McRee, Wendy Owens (Bill), her grandchildren, Bryan Owens (Emily), Jeff Solomon (Mitzi), Shaun Rotenberg (Katie), Stefanie Owens, Kelley McRee, Jennifer Cuellar (Albert), Dayna Khadoury (Solly), and Scott McRee (Justine); her great-grandchildren, Gia, Aubree, Sofie, Jack, Ben, Nate, Lexie, Cole, Wyatt, Tyson, Simon, Dean, Gabe, Maddox, Aron, Elliotte and Finn and her special friend, Stan Katz.

Shirley will no doubt be greeted in heaven by the true love of her life, Sol Blaine, who has been patiently waiting for her since May 2002.

Shirley was predeceased by her granddaughter, Tyson McRee, her brother, Leonard Rabb, and her sister, Vickie Deutsch.

Funeral services were graveside at Arlington Memorial Park on Sunday, March 12 at 3:00 p.m. – on what would have been the celebration of her 97th birthday. Services were officiated by Rabbi Peter Berg. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to The Alfred and Adele Davis Academy. Arrangements by Dressler’s, 770-451-4999.