Margie August

Margie August, loving Mother, Mimi, Sister and Friend passed away on November 22, 2014. Margie, born on April 13, 1936 in Durant, Oklahoma, was the daughter of the late Pauline and Sidney Segal. She attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri and The University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Margie was a successful public relations and event professional for many years. She worked with celebrities, and with many of whom she maintained close friendships throughout the years. She is survived by daughters Barrie Lynn Burstyn, Staci Mankoff and son-in-law Jeff Mankoff, grandchildren Bradley Mankoff and Michelle Mankoff, sister and loving friend Carol Gold and the late Alan Gold, nieces Terri Gold and Julie Diamond and her husband Dr. Kevin Diamond, and great nieces Sidney Diamond and Jordan Diamond. She was blessed with having wonderful friends whom she loved dearly and who were so supportive to Margie during her illness. The family would like to thank caregivers Jeannie Dyer, Montes Smith, Michelle Givens, Pat Dillon, Vitas Hospice, and the staffs at Simmons Cancer Center. Memorial services will be held at Temple Emanu-El, 8500 Hillcrest Road on Tuesday, November 25 at 11:30. A private graveside service will be held for family following the service at Temple Emanu-El cemetery. Honorary pallbearers are Jay Goltz, Dr. Zeck Lieberman, Paul Salzberger, Al Golman and Jay Lorch. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Community Homes for Adults, Inc., 13101 Preston Road, Suite 312, Dallas, Texas 75240- https://chai.powweb.com/campaign/ -or a charity of your choice.