Anna J Sheldon

Anna Sheldon, age 88, our Supreme and Beloved Nana and matriarch passed away Nov 5, 2023 surrounded by loved ones in Doctors Hospital Coral Gables, Florida after a brief illness.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Marvin (1935-2011) and infant son Jimmy, she is survived by her loving children Barbara (Gary) Davis and Stephen (Roni) Sheldon; daughter-in-law Kay Dodds, grandchildren Jessica (Garry), Lindsay, Jeri, Lane, Joseph, Iris, Henry and great grandchildren Maren and Noah; nieces and nephews Stuart, Eric, Sam and Laurie; and a host of other beloved family and friends.

Born February 12, 1935 near Warsaw Poland, Anna graduated from Miami Beach High School and earned a degree in education from the University of Florida. Anna was a founding member of Delta Phi Epsilon sorority and maintained a strong relationship with the sorority during her lifetime. Through all kinds of weather, Anna remained a fervent Gator (and Dolphin) fan her entire life. Her last moments were spent with the Dolphins game playing in the background.

Anna was an active member of many philanthropic organizations and was instrumental in bringing many Jewish related social and political events to South Florida. As a 10 year old, she bore witness to the horror of her mother Sarah learning that her entire family had been murdered by the Nazis in the Holocaust. This had a formative effect on Anna and led to her lifelong advocacy for Holocaust Awareness/Education. Anna was also an avid boater, master bridge and mahjong player; was active in book clubs, lectures, speakers and similar activities. She enjoyed spending summer with her family and friends in Vail, Colorado.

Anna was known for her worldliness, intelligence, quick wit, humor, philanthropy, generosity and strong opinions! Family was the most important thing to Nana. Her impact was felt far and wide, she will be remembered by many and missed by all. She was one of kind.

Anna’s wonderful life will be celebrated Wednesday, November 8 2023, at 10:00 am at Temple Beth Am, Pinecrest, Fl. 33156. Following the funeral service will be a graveside service at Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapels at Mount Nebo (Kendall), 5900 SW 77th Ave, Miami, FL 33143.

Donations in her honor can be made to Anti-Defamation League (ADL.org) or Friends of The Israel Defense Forse (FIDF.org).

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.RiversideGordonMemorialChapels.com for the Sheldon family.