Mickie Edwards Leff
Mickie Edwards Leff of Woburn, at age 88, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2018.
She was dearly loved by her late husband Inman Leff, by her children Jordan Leff (Leonie Shapiro), Sara Antonakos (Sotirios), Rene Gilbreath, Thea Yosowitz (Jeff), her sister-in-law Elaine Katz, her brother-in-law Mort Leff (Joe Ballard).
She is predeceased by her sisters Dodie Cohen and Marsha Berdit , her brothers-in-law Meyer Cohen, Jacob Leff, and Ernie Katz.
Cherished grandmother of Brandon (Tasha), Cory (Keenan), Tali (Alex), Channah, Lila, Kyle, Jacob, and Rachel.
She has touched the lives of many others, including Glenn Gilbreath and the late Donna Hall Leff, and so many extended family members and friends.
Mickie grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, the youngest of three sisters. She graduated from the University of Florida. She and Inman moved to Massachusetts in 1958 with two young children and became active members of Temple Emunah. They settled in Woburn where they raised their four children.
Along with raising their family, Mickie ran the family business with Inman, and was a vital member of Temple Emunah’s sisterhood and the local Hadassah chapter.
Graveside services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park on Monday, April 30th at 11:45 AM.
Shiva to follow at the home of Jordan Leff, 11 Cortland Drive, Sharon, MA. An additional shiva will be held at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 6:30 – 9:00 pm.
Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.