Miriam Offner Becker dies; graveside service held

MIRIAM OFFNER BECKER,  a mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 29, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 89.

A woman who doted on her family, she was affectionately called “Mimi” by close friends.

Becker was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Jake, her son Marc, her granddaughter Kobi, and her great-grandson Sean Fox.

She is survived by her two sons Cary M. Becker (Tricia) and Hal O. Becker (Linda), her daughter Marsha B. Zander (Skip) and her daughter-in-law Ellen Becker, and eight grandchildren.

She was noted as a flawless beauty, a devotee of fashion and a possessor of a sharp wit. Always quick with a joke, she was immaculately attired and even during her last days had her nails expertly manicured.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Jewish Burial Rites Cemetery, 4321 Frenchmen Street.  In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Congregation Gates of Prayer, 4000 West Esplanade Avenue, Metairie,  or the charity of your choice . Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home of Metairie was in charge of arrangements.