Photographer, arts supporter Nancy Robinson Moss expires

NANCY ROBINSON MOSS, an arts enthusiast and photographer, who worked with what is now The Historic Collection of New Orleans on Royal Street, died peacefully at her home on Saturday morning, February 25 at her home.

A well-known photographer, she is also credited for having worked with the eminent late photographer Clarence John Laughlin, who died in 1985, and was a supporter of many New Orleans artists and arts organizations.

Moss was credited for being a generous person, who was passionate about New Orleans culture and traditions and an advocate for the fine arts.Among the artists and organizations she helped support were The Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society and KID smART.

Born and raised in the Boston, MA area, she moved to New Orleans after meeting her future husband, Hartwig Moss, III.

Predeceased by her husband in 2014, Moss is survived by a son, Robby Moss (Leigh); two daughters, Marcie Gelfand (Dean) of Santa Monica, CA., and Stefanie Baker (Josh) of San Francisco, CA; a sister, Lynne Bookstein of Chestnut Hill, MA; and five grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the . A celebration of her life will take place at The Labyrinth in Audubon Park, end of Laurel Street, on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Rabbi Alexis Berk will officiate.

Visitations of friends with the family will begin at 10:30 until the time of service. Tharp-Sontheimer Funeral Home is coordinating services.