Joan Bain graveside set for tomorrow morning at Hebrew Rest

JOAN DEAN BAIN, a homemaker and community volunteer, passed away peacefully at her home on July 5, 2024, from complications with ALS.

JOAN DEAN BAIN

A native of Detroit, she worked briefly as a legal secretary when she met her fture husband and following a brief courtship, moved to New Orleans for marriage and to begin raising a family. Bain was a very loyal and great friend to her neighbors and friends and was a devoted family member, remembering her extended family during holidays and lifetime milestones with greeting cards, notes, and calls. 

She was a Touro Synagogue member and volunteered at Children’s Hospital and Woldenberg Village Assisted Living. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and spending special moments with her family members.

She is survived by her spouse of nearly 49 years, Elliott Bain; her children Steven Bain (Aimee), Brian Bain (Julie Koppman), Bradley Bain (Daniela); her sister, Carol Kromirs (Michael), her sister-in-law, Harriet Liroff (Richard) and four grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Joan’s memory to Touro Synagogue  , Jewish Children’s Regional Service, Team Gleason  or the charity of your choice.

Her life will be celebrated at a graveside service on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at Hebrew Rest Cemetery #3, 2101 Pelopidas St.  Rabbi Todd Silverman will officiate. The service can also be live-streamed by using the following link: www.tourosynagogue.com/livestream 

Shiva will be observed starting at 7:00 pm on Monday at the home of Bradley and Daniela Bain and continuing on the following days at 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. Dietary laws will be observed.