Real estate agent, office receptionist Barbara Bresler is laid to rest in Birmingham

BARBARA MARVIN BRESLER, a former commercial real estate agent, passed away on June 28, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was 76.

BARBARA BRESLER

Born in Olla, Louisiana, she was self-proclaimed as “prissy, petite, and proud of it.” She married Owen Bresler until his death in 2006. She became a “bonus mother” to his children Debbie, Steven (Suz), and Scott (Barbara) and four step-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her brothers Rick (Vickie) and Jim and her sister Connie (Leon)

Bresler’s life was an exciting journey filled with her own indelible memories which started when she became a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines and was made “head stewardess” for international flights after her very first flight. Later she became a licensed pilot. She was a dedicated community volunteer with the Greater New Orleans Section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) and served as president. She was  co-chair of many Angel Balls and most recently was chair of Fox8 Defenders.

She worked in commercial real estate management for many years. Most recently she worked for ten years with Montz Harcus Wealth Management as the receptionist and “organizer of everything that kept things going.”

A private burial was held in Birmingham. A celebration of her life will be held in New Orleans at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations in her name to the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., NOLA 70114 or NCJW, 6221 S. Claiborne Ave., Ste, 208, NOLA 70125.

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