Betty Cohn Brown dies in St. Louis; funeral set here for Thurs.

BETTY COHN BROWN, age 93, died peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2018, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Born in Waterloo, Iowa, she attended Newcomb College and became an accomplished artist. She lived in New Orleans most of her life, where she met her future husband and raised her family. 

She enjoyed living life to the fullest, embracing her friends and family, listening to music, painting and dancing. She touched the lives of many people with her infectious smile, style, and magnetic personality, which she maintained until the end. 

Brown was a longtime member of Congregation Gates of Prayer and a lifetime member of Hadassah. 

Following Hurricane Katrina, Brown relocated to St. Louis,  where she resided until her death.

Preceded in death by her husband of many years, Jordan Brown, she is survived by her three daughters Randee Jacobs (Myron), Debra Grossman (Leonard), and Janette Brown, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 

Led by Rabbi David Gerber, a memorial service was conducted on Thursday, June 27, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. at Congregation Gates of Prayer, 4000 West Esplanade Avenue. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests all donations be sent to Congregation Gates of Prayer or Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans. Arrangements were through Berger Memorial Chapel of St Louis with local coordination through Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home of Metairie.