Obituary: Edith Yudelson Smith, 94

Edith Yudelson Smith, age 94 of Atlanta GA, passed away on October 23.

She was born in Atlanta to the late Sol and Anne Spielberger Yudelson, both of blessed memory.  

Edith is survived by her two children, Richard L. Smith (Kathy) of Atlanta, GA and Janet C. Smith (Alison Harvey) of Arlington, MA, two sisters, Frances Kuniansky of Atlanta, GA and Shirley Mosinger of St. Louis, MO and two brothers, Harold Yudelson of Atlanta, GA and Julian Yudelson of Rochester, NY. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Lisa Smith (Adam), Jeffrey Smith, Joshua Smith, and Allison Fisher (David), and six great-grandchildren.

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She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bernard L. Smith, as well as her brothers-in-law, Harold  Mosinger and Harry Kuniansky, and her sisters-in-law, Jane Yudelson and BJ Yudelson, and her grandson-in-law, Daniel Selmonosky, all of blessed memory.  The family gratefully acknowledges the loving and attentive care given by BJ Jones, Florence Welmaker, Rose Steward and the staff of the Renaissance on Peachtree.

Edith studied art at Washington University in St. Louis and at the University of Georgia. She was very close to her immediate and extended family. She enjoyed spending time with many lifelong and new friends. She was an accomplished bridge player, loved music and had a wonderful sense of humor. Throughout her life she also enjoyed painting, knitting, and needle point. Sign on line guest book at www.edressler.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to USO and the William Bremen Jewish Home.  A graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 11:00 am at Greenwood Cemetery with Rabbi Neil Sandler officiating.  Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta (770) 451-4999