Dr. Linda L. Lesack

Born on September 4, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to William and Eva Lebowitz, Linda attended Girls High, Temple University, and the University of Missouri, where she earned a doctorate in Spanish in 1973. Affectionately known as "Doctora" to her students, she spent much of her career teaching at the George Washington High School in Northeast Philadelphia. Linda and her late husband, Burton Lesack, relocated from Cherry Hill, New Jersey to the Ballantyne area of Charlotte in 2004, becoming active members of the Temple Israel community. She believed deeply in Jewish community and Jewish education, and loved to travel, especially to Spain with her high school students and to Disney World with her family.

Linda is survived by her children, Warren Lesack (Barrie Stesis), Jeff Lesack (Barb Johnson), Marshall Lesack (Roseanne), and Daniel Tuksar; the many grandchildren who called her their Bubby - Emma, Maya, Zoe, Cole, Elle, Maria, Jason, Tzofiya, Eliora, and Micha; her sister, Lory Brenner; and her sister-in-law, Gladys Lesack.

A service will be held at noon Wednesday, July 6th, from the graveside at The Hebrew Cemetery, 1801 Statesville Avenue in Charlotte. For those who wish to join by livestream, please go to Facebook and look for Hebrew Cemetery Association of Charlotte. Livestreaming will begin at 11:55 a.m.

Donations in her honor can be made to the Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and Temple Israel in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Condolences may be offered at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com.