Beloved wife of the late Albert “Al” M. Melman; dear mother and mother-in-law of Robin Feder (Gary), Ken Melman, MD (Kathy, Ph.D.) and Mark Melman, MD (Felicia); dear grandmother of Jessica Gamlin (Jeremy), Rabbi Amy Feder (Rabbi Michael Alper), Jenna Melman (Dolphy Jordan) and David Melman (Rachael); dear great-grandmother of Mackenzie, Parker and Miles Gamlin, Jonah and Molly Alper, Maya and Eliana Jordan, Kaia, Sonya, and Zoe Melman; dear sister of the late Neil Werner; dear sister-in-law of the late Leonora Koggan (the late Dr. David); our dear aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Joy was deeply dedicated to her community. She was on the board of many organizations, including the Arts and Education Council, KETC, the St. Louis Symphony and Dance St. Louis. She chaired KETC’s Camelot Auction and NCJW‘s Couturier Sale, and was proud to be honored as a Woman of Achievement. She taught at Central Institute for the Deaf and inspired her children and grandchildren to serve their communities in a variety of ways.
She had a wide circle of friends and loved travel, cooking, and entertaining, but her deepest love was for her family. She was the matriarch of our family and will forever be missed.
Funeral service Thursday, June 15 at 1 PM at Congregation Temple Israel, #1 Alvan D. Rubin Drive. Interment follows at New Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 8430 Gravois Road. There is no visitation prior to the funeral service.
Contributions in Joy’s memory may be made to Congregation Temple Israel, #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Drive, 63141, CID-Central Institute for the Deaf, 825 South Taylor, 63110 or to a charity of your choice.
