Maurice S. Auerbach, age 87, died December 25, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia.
She had been a resident of a retirement facility in Atlanta after moving from her long-time home in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was born in Glen Allan, Mississippi. Before moving to Biloxi, she lived in Greenwood, Mississippi and Lexington, Mississippi where she and her husband were merchants.
Mrs. Auerbach was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Auerbach, her son, Phil Auerbach, and her grandson, Michael Auerbach.
She is survived by her son, Larry Auerbach (Janet), of Atlanta; her brother, J.C. aÌâÅBuddyaÌâ Stern, of Greenville, Mississippi, her daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Auerbach, of Birmingham. Alabama; four grandchildren, David Auerbach, Leigh Auerbach, and Jeff Auerbach all of Atlanta, and Melissa Rubin (Adam) of Alexandria, Louisiana. She is also survived by three great grandchildren and many close friends in Biloxi, Atlanta, Birmingham and elsewhere.
Her great delights in life included bragging about her grandchildren, playing an excellent game of bridge, and cooking. Her recipes for chocolate pie, seafood gumbo, the worldaÌââ¢s best meatloaf, and other dishes will be carried on by her family as they cherish her memory.
Mrs. Auerbach was a member of Congregation Beth Israel in Biloxi, Mississippi.
A graveside service will be held at Southern Memorial Park on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.. A gathering of family and friends will be held immediately following the graveside service at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Rd, Biloxi.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
An online obituary may be viewed and guestbook signed at www.riemannfamily.com