Shirley Shapiro Sonenshine, 79, Atlanta

Mrs. Shirley Shapiro Sonenshine, 79 of Atlanta passed away on Sat., June 28 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta. Shirley was born in Augusta, Ga and grew up in Wagener, S.C. where she graduated from Wagener High School. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Myer and Fannie Shapiro and her husband Phil Sonenshine of Charleston, S.C. where they lived for 20 years. She was a member of Haddassah and loved to play Mah Jong. She was a member of Congregation Or Hadash Synagogue in Atlanta. She is survived by her children, Debra Cohen of Marietta and Hal Cohen of Augusta; grandchildren Halye Cohen and Alex Cohen of Augusta, brothers and sisters-in-law Gerald and Rhoda Shapiro and Hyman and Loretta Shapiro, all of Atlanta; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside Funeral Services were held on Mon., June 30 at Magnolia Cemetery. Pallbearers were Maury Shapiro, Ross Shapiro, Dave Shapiro, Nan Salberg, Matt Shapiro, Ron Topper, Jeffrey Foreman. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4115 Columbia Road, Suite 5-333, Martinez, GA 30907. Funeral arrangements by Elliott Sons Funeral Home, (706) 868-9637.

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