Artist JoAnn Flom Greenberg dies at 85

JOANN FLOM GREENBERG, an artist, died Wednesday morning December 18, 2013 at the age of 85. Greenberg’s work in pottery was especially prized and received critical acclaims from art enthusiasts the world over.

Greenberg was a lover of all the arts and was a supporter of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, among other pursuits.

She was the widow of Dr. Harry B. Greenberg of blessed memory and is survived by daughter Jane G. Schramel (Christopher); sons Albert G. Greenberg (Kathryn) of Seattle, WA, and John F. Greenberg (Brenda) of Bethesda, MD.; siblings Mary Sue F. Rothenberg and brother Edward Flom, both of Tampa, FL.; and eight grandchildren.

A memorial service took place at Temple Sinai, 6227 St. Charles Ave. on Friday December 20, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. with Rabbi Ed Paul Cohn officiating. Visitation of friends begins at 11:30 AM until the time of service. Burial was private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Cowen Institute at Tulane University, The New Orleans Museum of Art, the Jewish Federation of New Orleans or the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.