Harriet was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 10, 1931. She met Stanley Gabay on a blind date while both were students at the University of Minnesota. The couple married in California in 1954 and moved to Dallas in 1965. Harriet worked in furniture sales in Dallas for many years before becoming a concierge in Chicago. Upon her return to Dallas, she spent more time with her extended family. Her interests included travel, films, concerts, theater, socializing with friends and reading.
She was preceded in death by Stanley Gabay and is survived by children Alexis Gabay and Matthew Gabay, grandchildren, Brittany Schoenberg (Daniel), Brandon Gabay (Jessica) and Benji Gabay, great-grandson Levi, her brother Herschel Kahn (Jody) and their children (Louis, Michele, Hannah, Ben and grandson Sam,) her beloved dog, Cooper and many friends.
As Harriet loved animals, the family asks that any donations be made to Operation Kindness or PAWS Chicago.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Sparkman-Hillcrest.com for the Gabay family.