Esther Stein Obituary

STEIN, Esther Mrs. Esther Stein, 87, of Wilmington, NC died December 9, 2007 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Stein was born June 15, 1920 in Richmond, VA, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Clara Silver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Stein. Mrs. Stein was a member of B'nai Israel Synagogue and a member of the B'nai Israel Sisterhood in which she served as President. She was also a life member of Hadassah. Mrs. Stein worked side by side with her husband Nathan, and later with her son, Steve, in G. Stein Furniture Company. She was a business woman who enjoyed helping the many generations of customers she came to know. Mrs. Stein loved to read, play mahjong, garden, follow the stock market and watch the Food Network. But, above all, she loved being with her family, especially her grand and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her three children, Howard and Harriet Stein of Charleston, SC, Stephen and Martha Stein of Wilmington, NC and Marian Stein and Jerry Samet of Greensboro, NC; grandchildren, David and Jill Stein and Marc and Loren Stein of Charleston, SC, Catey and Jason Moretz of Roanoke, VA, Jennifer Stein of Louisville, KY, Alyssa and Hannah Samet of Greensboro, NC, Chip and Marlene Murphy and Susan Murphy of Wilmington, NC; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Seth Murphy-Moore, Lizzie Broadfoot, Ana and Kayla Murphy, all of Wilmington, NC, Jack Thomas Stein of Charleston, SC, Noah and Lilly Moretz of Roanoke, VA; a sister, Helen Komblau and husband Sam of Richmond, VA, and a brother-in-law, Leon Stein and wife Grace of Wilmington. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, 12:30 p.m., at the B'nai Israel Synagogue by Rabbi Robert Waxman. The interment was in the B'nai Israel Cemetery. Active pallbearers were David Stein, Marc Stein, Chip Murphy, Steve Hyman, Walter Winter and Lenny D'Lugin. Honorary pallbearers were Justin Raphael, David Burns, Jay Jacobson, Frank Block, Nathan Schwartz, Randy May, Steve Schwartz, Dennis Yaschik and Norman Evenson. The family would like to thank Mrs. Stein's special caregivers, Darlene Freeman and Geneva Greene. They also give their sincere appreciation to the wonderful care Mrs. Stein received from the staff of 4 South at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The family will be at the residence of Mrs. Stein and request that any memorials be made to the B'nai Israel Cemetery Fund, 2601 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC. Tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.mem.com. COBLE WARD -SMITH FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, Oleander Chapel. (910) 791-4444. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.