Mildred L. Berman died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 8, 2012, after a long illness. A witty, intelligent woman who “never knew a stranger”. Mildred was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Dorothy and J.K. Livingston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris G. Berman and daughter, Dr. Sharon Rae Berman.
She is survived by her son, Dr. Alan Berman of Austin, Texas; two sisters: Connie Simon and family, Richard Simon and his wife, Sharon, his children, Jason, Joel, and Carra and their families, Steve Simon and his wife, Rita, and Larry Simon and his wife, Susie; Virginia Battelstein Segall, her daughter Susan Battelstein and her son Barry Battelstein and his wife, Linda, and his three children, Nancy Bostic, Philip Battelstein, and David Battelstein, and their families. She is also survived by her cousin, Alan Livingston, and niece Kayla Marks and her son, Kevin, and Hillary Berman, and many nieces and nephews.
Mildred was an outgoing woman who embraced life with zest and a ready “Hi, I’m Millie” to everyone she met. She had many career changes from a nurse aid in an army hospital during World War II to a financial assistant at Battelstein’s Dept. Store, to catering sweets while her children were small. Later she was a popular receptionist at Seven Acres Jewish Senior Service Center.
After the death of her husband she moved to University Place where she and a friend ran the Gift Shop. Together with her daughter she compiled, edited, and published a joke book of her favorite funny stories.
Even later when illness confined her to her apartment, she had a ready wave to visitors and managed a friendly “hi there”. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her, admired her, and loved her.
Cantor Sharon Kohn will conduct interment services at Emanuel Cemetery Wed., April 11, 2012, at 12 noon, followed by a Memorial Service at 2pm at University Place, 7480 Beechnut Street, Houston, TX 77074. Contributions may be sent to Seven Acres Jewish Senior Service Center, 6200 N. Braeswood, Houston, TX, 77074, or to the charity of your choice.
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