Obituary: Selma Singer, 94

Selma Cohen Singer died Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, just three days shy of her 95th birthday.

Born and raised in Atlanta, she lived in the Druid Hills, Briarcliff and Morningside-Wildwood sections of Atlanta until moving to Dunwoody 30 years ago. Mrs. Singer worked as a bookkeeper and sales associate at numerous showrooms in the Merchandise Mart complex. She was a life member of Hadassah and B’nai B’rith Women (now Jewish Women International). For many years she was active as a reading volunteer in the public school system.

Predeceased by her husband, George, in 1996, she is survived by two daughters, Gay Gershberg (Steve) of Parsippany, N.J., and Susan Singer of Dunwoody; a son, Walter Singer of Atlanta; two grandchildren, Brian Gershberg of Chicago and Jennifer Josephson (Jeff) of Villanova, Pa.; and two great-grandsons, Jacob and Connor Josephson.

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A celebration of Mrs. Singer’s life was held Wednesday, Aug. 24. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the PKD Foundation, Hospice Atlanta, the Kidney Fund or your favorite charity. The family of Selma would like to thank Hospice Atlanta and Visiting Nurse Hospice Care for their loving and kind care during her last days.