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Phyllis Hyman Obituary

Phyllis Firetag Hyman Charleston - Phyllis Firetag Hyman, 83, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. Her funeral service will be held at the graveside, Friday, March 17, 2017 in Brith Sholom Beth Israel Cemetery (Maryville) at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Phyllis was born July 24, 1933 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of the late Abraham Joseph Firetag and Mildred Reznick Firetag. She was a member of Brith Sholom Beth Israel. She graduated from Rivers High School and attended the University of Tennessee. Phyllis had a deep love and sense of pride for Charleston, Israel and Jewish Heritage. She had a smile that brightened every room. Phyllis was a proud mother of her four children and reaped the pleasure of passing down her strong values. She was very involved in the Synagogue Sisterhood and The Jewish Community Center. Phyllis made the world a better place with her charity and compassion. Phyllis is survived by her three sons: Eli H. Hyman (Ann-Therese) of Sullivan's Island, Aaron W. Hyman (Sylvia ) of Johns Island, and Joshua E. Hyman (Nava ) of Elazar, Israel, daughter; Jolie H. Brody (Aaron) of Jerusalem, Israel, two sisters: Helene F. Kligman and Lynda F. Denberg both of Sullivan's Island, 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Birth Sholom Beth Israel Synagogue, 182 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403 and Addlestone Hebrew academy 1675 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407. 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 Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2017.

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jeri pressmaan/gertzman

March 20, 2017

i met Phyllis when i moved to charleton when i was 16--we became immediate-friends--walked to rivers high together [lived around the corner from each other] shared same crowd of wonderful friends---even after i married and moved to charlotte, we maintained our friendship--and visited each other-when i had sad events, Phyllis was 1 of the first people to reach out and help me--she and myer were here [in charlotte] to celebrate my 75th birthday---my heart goes out to your entire family--long after i had shed the last of my tears over the loss of my sweet dear friend,i will smile with the memories of happy times we shared.--it was my honor to have PhyllisxkaR as my life long friend, and i will honor her memory for as long as i live--sincere sympathy

Jim & Georgia Peyton

March 18, 2017

Eli and family - Jim & I are praying for all of your family during this
loss of your Mother. We will also miss her on our trips to
Hyman's. Her smile will always remind us of her love for people.
It was truly a JOY to know her. We will see you soon.

Debra and Al Green

March 18, 2017

Aaron and Sylvia,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. We will continue to pray for you and your family as you recover from your loss and the grief that it brings. Know that we love you both very much!!!

Debbie and Al

Lisa & Rusty Denman

March 17, 2017

Awwwwww, precious Phyllis is a LIGHT.

Maier spotted her, and he was beautifully blinded by that sweet light. Such a perfectly cool, intricately complex bundle of love. Which begat so much more love.

She is not gone. She is still with us. And Lord willing, we will see her again.

Sending so much love to her whole amazing family.... we sure do love you. xoxo Rusty & Lisa

Evelyn Hutto

March 17, 2017

Dear Eli and all the Hyman family,
We are so sorry to read about Phyllis's death. She was a sweet lady with a beautiful smile and bright smiling eyes. She leaves a great legacy and sense of love that shows in her family.
May your many sweet memories of her bring smiles and happiness to you and ease your pain. May you all feel the comfort, peace, and love of your Heavenly Father. Love, Francis and Evelyn Hutto and family.

James & Sandra Moultrie and Family

March 17, 2017

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Eric Rosen

March 17, 2017

Dear Eli, Aaron, Josh & Jolie:
I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I have such fond memories of her - along with your father OB'M - growing up with y'all in Charleston. One need only look at each of your beautiful families and all that you have contributed to your respective communities to understand what special role models and parents they both were. May her memory be a blessing to you and your children and grandchildren for many generations to come. Fondly,

Tippy Stern Brickman

March 17, 2017

So very sorry for your great loss.
She was always kind to me.

Harriet Reznick

March 17, 2017

My siblings and I were very sad to hear of the passing of cousin Phyllis. The photo of her is exactly how I remember her - always smiling, ever beautiful, and as loving as a person could be. I hope you will take solace in how much she cherished her family. Our condolences and sending all of you our love.

Marcia & Mark Mathias

March 17, 2017

As in all loss's death is so final, but the legacy of your Mom will continue to grow. It's as in everything we do in life we're first born, and develop our personalities as our cornerstone. Your Mom, was one of the first people who I met when I moved here. I adored her from the moment we first introduced ourselves to each other, she so much reminded me of my Mom, who I had lost only a few years before moving to Charleston. I know now where you and your siblings, get their kindness from, she radiated, so much joy and happiness that you all gave her.
Marcia, knew your Mom from the Medical side, as well on her personnel side, and always loved her spirit for life as she exhumed with, We both will miss her and are extremely sad for all of your loss's.

Tammy Solomon-Conner

March 17, 2017

So sad to hear of Phyllis passing. She was so much fun to spend time with at Sullivan's Island. She and her sisters , along with their families , were a large part of my childhood. My love and sympathy to all. Her memory is a blessing to me and I'm sure to her family. .

March 17, 2017

Our family remembers Phyllis with much fondness. The friendship dates back three score. We are glad she came our way. We will remember her with much fondness. Manuel Cohen and family

Jeffrey Pearson

March 17, 2017

Dear Hyman family,
It was my distinct pleasure to meet Eli in college where I was then fortunate enough to meet Mrs. Hyman on a couple of occasions. It became very clear why Eli was, and remains, such a decent, grounded, caring person.

My family's thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

The Pearson family,

Jim Hayes

March 17, 2017

To Eli and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss.I hope your memories help you through these difficult times.All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.God bless.

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