Jane Strauss Obituary

Jane Levy Strauss, age 85, died peacefully at home on December 25, 2013 in Memphis Tennessee after a long illness. Born July 9th, 1928 to Belle and Edgar S. Levy, Jane spent her youth in Baton Rouge, attended University High, and was a dedicated volunteer with the Red Cross. She Graduated Louisiana State University in 1949 with a B.A. in English where she met her husband, Maury E. Strauss. After graduation, Jane and Maury were married and they moved to Memphis to begin their lives together. Jane became an active volunteer with the Red Cross as giving to others was something she loved doing. Additionally, she was a board member of the Runaway House as well as a volunteer for MIFA. Jane was unwavering in her loyalty to friends and family and she maintained close relationships with childhood friends from Baton Rouge until her death. People were drawn to her because of her high ideals and respect for others and she will be greatly missed. Jane is survived by Maury Strauss, her husband of 63 years, 3 children, Bebe Strauss, Maury Strauss Jr., GiGi Strauss, 3 grandchildren, Jane Carter Gravier, Katie and Joe Strauss, and 4 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her beloved sister-in-law, Betty Hect, her niece, Lilly Groh, and nephews, Pat and David Levy. Also special to her life were the people who became family during the course of her long illness; Fran McCay, Diana "Butsy" Seder, Bobbie Craft White, Teresa Chism and Laura Scurlock. Rabbi Micah Greenstein will officiate at the Memorial Service on Tuesday, December 31, at 10:00am in the Danziger Chapel at Temple Israel, 1376 Massey Road. Shiva will follow the funeral service until 5pm at the Strauss home. The family requests that any donations be made to HopeforPaws.org or to any charity of their choosing.

Published by The Advocate from Dec. 28 to Dec. 31, 2013.
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A truly wonderful lady ! Hope to see you soon Maury.

Erling

January 13, 2014

Maury,
We were so sorry to hear the news. Whenever you both came to visit, she was always such a beautiful woman inside and out. Our whole family is sending our love.
Wendy and Rod David

Wendy and Rod David

January 8, 2014

Maury, Our deepest sympathy is with you. Sincerely, Pat and Jim Eggerichs

Pat and Jim Eggerichs

January 1, 2014

Maury... Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jane was so lovely and we will remember her fondly.
Kip and Emily Strauss

January 1, 2014

Maury and All: I am sorry to hear of your loss. My Mother, Roz Eisenberg Karesh, mentioned Jane to us all the time and what a friend Jane was to her.
Annette and I will be thinking of all of you at this time.

December 31, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss I am glad I had the pleasure of spending time with all of you sandy

December 30, 2013

Maury, We will deeply miss Jane! She was one of the most beautiful people we ever met -- inside & out. We loved her. She touched our lives in many ways. Love you, Scott & Karen (Davis family)

Karen Davis

December 30, 2013

Maury and Family... Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We feel blessed to have had a chance to get to know Jane. What an amazing caring person.
Sincerely, Scott and Karen Davis

December 30, 2013

Maury.... our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Having only met Miss Jane once, it was a fabulous evening, and we so enjoyed getting to know her a little that night. God bless you all!

Jeff & Becky Feaster

December 29, 2013

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