Carol Shear is buried in GA; memorial held here

CAROL ROSENTHAL SHEAR, a businesswoman, realtor, artist and teacher died June 5, 2015, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Shear’s ever-present smile and dedication to her family and friends are among her most memorable charms.

Born in Savannah, she graduated from Savannah High School and attended the University of Georgia, where she was a member of Delta Phi Epsilon sorority. Following her college graduation, she became an art teacher in the public school sector before joining her husband, Alan Shear, in the family business, Continental Equipment.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter Stacey Shear Samler, her son Jay Shear, her sister Lois Rosenstein, her brother Dr. Sanford Rosenthal and a granddaughter.

A graveside funeral was held in Savannah Georgia on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Bonaventure Cemetery. Rabbi Avigdor Slatus of Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob officiated.

A memorial service was held Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 12:00 noon at Congregation Beth Israel, 4004 W. Esplanade Ave., in Metairie. Rabbi Gabriel Greenberg presided.

Donations may be sent to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network , through a link to her memorial page,  or to Congregation Beth Israel. Condolences may be expressed online here.