Gay Michel Hirsch

Gay was known for her generosity of spirit and love for her family and community. Gay attended Mary Institute, starred in her school plays, and spent a summer at Pasadena Playhouse. She graduated in 1955, at which point she went on to Sophie Newcomb College for a year and then returned to St. Louis to marry and raise a family. While raising three children, Gay received her degree from Webster University studying to be a paralegal. Later, Gay became a successful travel agent and married the love of her life, Hank Ross, who predeceased her. Gay volunteered for Jewish Hospital, working on the Clover Ball, for the Book Fair, and also at Westwood Country Club, serving briefly on its board, and she was passionate about giving back to the community. Gay was also a terrific party planner.

A lover of life, Gay will be remembered by her devoted children Hal Lieberman and his wife Jeanne Tranter, Lili Lieberman and her husband Sam Goodman, and Jennifer Lieberman and her grandchildren Lee Goodman, Elijah Lieberman and River Lieberman. In addition, Gay's memory lives on with her brother, Bud Hirsch and his wife Marian Hirsch as well as Gay's sister Carolyn Michel and her husband Howard Millman, and the entire family of Hank Ross.

A Private Service will be held at New Mt. Sinai Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions preferred to the Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis, 6285 Clayton Avenue, Ste. 100, St. Louis, 63139 or to a charity of your choice.