Natalie Littman

Natalie Jacobson Littman, 94, Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Great Grandmother and dear Friend has passed from congestive heart failure after a number of years. Natalie was born to Gussie and Barney Jacobson in the Bronx, N.Y. and spent her childhood with her sister, Seena, her Aunt Stella and her Mom, Gussie, after the early death of her Father, Barney, at age 40. She met her future husband, Earl, while at Brookwood Summer Camp as a counselor in upstate N.Y. That meeting changed her destiny and she and Earl drove off to begin married life Dec. 21,1948 and then moved to Houston in 1955. Earl started his first ad agency Abbott & Earl and Natalie began her life long support of Earl’s adventures. Earl and Nat recently celebrated 74 years of marriage.

She graduated from Hunter College as a French language major which she enjoyed making use of throughout her life. Natalie loved to sing and was blessed with a beautiful voice. She was a voracious reader and loved to discuss what she read. Her volunteer activities included Temple Emanu El, their Sisterhood, and The American Heart Association and all of Earl’s many activities that included The March of Dimes, Lighthouse for the Blind, The End Hunger Network, and The World War II Museum.

Natalie’s greatest treasures were her family that include her beloved husband, Earl, her children, Erica married to Ronnie Humphrey, Bonnie married to Larry Likover, and her only son, Michael married to Mary Littman. Her grandchildren include: Brent and Stephanie Humphrey, Clay and Jenn Likover, Lee Likover, Collin and Alexandra Likover, Ryan and Katie Littman and Robert Littman. Her Great-Grandchildren: Nolan and Melanie Humphrey and Josephine Likover.

Natalie’s only sister, Seena Goldberg, was her lifelong best friend. Seena’s children Bob and Elaine Goldberg, Liza and Eric Fues and Edward Goldberg were part of her very special loved ones, and their children, Noah and Will Goldberg, and Allie and Jordan Fues.

Natalie leaves behind her beloved family, some friends who have outlived her, but she welcomes being reunited with her Mother, Gussie, her Father, Barney and her Grandson, Kyle Likover. May she rest in peace for all eternity. God speed Mom.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 2 at 1:00p.m. in the Kagan Rudy Chapel at Emanu El Memorial Park, 8341 Bissonnet Street, Houston, Texas 77074. Rabbi Oren Hayon & Cantor Rollin Simmons officiating, followed by a graveside.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.earthmanhunterscreek.com for the Littman family.