Selma Naomi Susman

Selma Cohen Susman died peacefully in her sleep on December 21, 2011. She is the beloved wife of the late Irvin Susman. She will be dearly remembered by her children Ambassador Louis B. (Marjorie Sachs) Susman and Elaine (R. Thomas) Tucker and her grandchildren who were the joy of her life, Sally (Robin) Susman, William (Emily) Susman, Michael (Stacy) Tucker, Kenneth (Stefanie) Tucker, Stephen (Asa) Tucker and Joe Tucker. Her memory will be a blessing to her 10 great-grandchildren, Lily, Carolyn and Molly Susman and Hilary, Jake, Kyle, Charlotte, Nathaniel, Carson and Quinn Tucker. She is the daughter of the late Moses and the late Bessie Cohen and sister and sister-in-law of the late Charlotte (the late Dr. Joseph) Gitt and the late Sylvia (the late Frank) Josephson.

Selma was born in 1916 in East St. Louis. She lived her life in St. Louis and enjoyed a successful modeling career. She and her husband Irvin were active in their synagogue, Congregation B’nai Amoona, and took comfort in their large and loving family. Selma’s final years were made more joyful and comfortable by the presence and care of Donna Nowden. She will be remembered by her many friends at the Gatesworth Manor, with whom she recently celebrated her 95th birthday.

Graveside service Friday, December 23rd, 10:00 a.m. at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, 7500 Olive Boulevard at Hanley in University City. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, December 22nd at 5:00 pm and immediately following Friday’s service at the home of Elaine and R. Thomas Tucker. In lieu of flowers, the family is pleased for you to remember their loved and cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother through the charity of your choice.