She was born on February 22, 1944 in Saratov, Russia. As a young girl her family moved to L’viv and that is where she was living when she graduated from high school. While still in L’viv she attended cosmetology school. The rest of her working days would mostly be spent in salons.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Zelick and Clara Muravinsky; and her sisters, Mariya Lakhman and Alexandra Muravinsky.
She is survived by her husband, Mike Shifman; daughter, Alexandra Kieffer; son, Sergey Shifman (Margaret); grandsons, Nathan (Taylor) and Simon; and great-granddaughter, Siobhan.
Fira was a generous soul that loved nothing more than caring for others. She enjoyed reading books, cooking for her family, and dancing the night away with her sisters.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm. Visitation with the family will begin at 12:00pm. Interment will follow at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
The family’s immigration to the United States in 1976 was greatly assisted by Jewish Family Services. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in their honor to Jewish Family Services of Kansas City. https://www.jfskc.org/donate