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Florence Horowitz Obituary

Florence Genet Coleman Horowitz CHARLESTON - Florence Genet Coleman Horowitz, 90, of Charleston, South Carolina, widow of Ralph R. Coleman, M.D, and G. Vernon Horowitz, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013. Her funeral service will be held at the graveside at Brith Sholom Beth Israel Cemetery "Maryville", Sycamore Avenue on Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Florence was born April 7, 1923, in Hoboken, New Jersey, daughter of Rose Chayet Genet and Harry Genet. She was a graduate of the University of Miami. She was a longtime member of Brith Sholom Beth Israel Synagogue and a founding member of Synagogue Emanu-El. She was predeceased by her three brothers, Irving, Martin and Saul Genet. She is survived by two sons: Alan F. Coleman of Charleston, SC and Marvin Ira Coleman of Miami Beach, FL; two daughters: Harriett C. Brown (Wally) of Mount Pleasant, SC and Neda C. Nussbaum (Alan) of Charleston, SC; eight grandchildren: Bea Davis (Mark), Michael Ackerman (Julee), Jennifer Coleman (Jonathan Leit), Rachel Nussbaum (Noam Pianko), Daniel Nussbaum (Allison), Dr. Nathan Nussbaum (Jaclyn Cohen), Joseph Nussbaum (Victoria Neiman), and Jacob Nussbaum; ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. A longtime resident of West Ashley, Florence was active in local Jewish women's organizations and volunteered as a reading tutor at elementary schools. Florence's home was always a reliable source of humor, Yiddish family lore and M&Ms. She will be remembered as a loving wife and mother, a spoiler of grandchildren, a source of family witticisms, and a woman of uncompromising elegance. Memorials may be made to Synagogue Emanu-El, 5 Windsor Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 or Brith Sholom Beth Israel Synagogue, 182 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com . Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 31, 2013 to Jan. 1, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Florence Horowitz

7 Entries

January 8, 2014

Dear Neda, Alan, Harriet and Marvin,
Your mom, my Aunt Florence, was a special person. We shared many laughs together while she detailed precious, Genet family history.
One of my favorite memories occurred when taking her on a tour of the Charleston Harbor two summers ago. She sat on the deck of the boat, marveling at the impressive coastline as if she were taking it all in for the first time. This was her Charleston and she was beaming with pride.
With love,
Amy Genet

January 8, 2014

I had many hearty laughs with my Aunt. That includes the time we opened up her freezer only to see there was more frozen food in there than there was cold air. She just wanted to make sure she had ample food to eat.
Two summers ago my husband and I took her for a 90 minute Charleston Harbor Boat tour. Amid sweltering heat on deck Aunt Florence refused to seek the air conditioned comfort inside of the boat. Indeed she was awed by the familiar and unfamiliar landmarks on the river. It was as if she was viewing her city again in fresh light.
Her death marks the end of a distinguished generation.
Condolences to my cousins Neda, Alan, Harriet and Marvin.
Love,
Amy Genet and Jonathan Rubins

January 2, 2014

Sorry to learn of your loss and mine too. I failed to read the paper until too late to be with you . She was a wonderfull person & our families were blessed with many fond memories.Hope to see Neda& Harriet again. Bill& Shirley Barnes

Fredelle (Moyer) Ben-Avi

January 1, 2014

Harriet, Alan and Neda,
Was so sorry to hear of your loss - have beautiful memories of your mother - and your father too - from many years ago. May she rest in peace

Emily Tanenbaum

January 1, 2014

Neda, Harriet, Alan and Marvin,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of having Saturday breakfast at your house eating hard-boiled eggs and thick slices of challah with butter on paper plates with toothpicks. It was always a treat to stay at your house and your Mom was a lovely Jewish influence on my life. Your children and grandchildren are very lucky to have had your Mom in their lives.
Love,
Emily Tanenbaum

Harriet and Howard Stein

January 1, 2014

Alan and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
I have very fond memories of your Mom.
Thinking of you,
Harriet and Howard Stein

Jania Sommers

December 31, 2013

I am so grateful to have known such a wonderful, wise and funny woman. We will miss her very much and send heartfelt condolences to the entire family.

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