Raye Greeenbaum

Raye Ann was born in Memphis, Tennessee on July 6, 1938 and attended Maury Elementary, Snowden Junior High, and Central High School. Raye Ann earned her BA from the University of Michigan in 1959.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, Gertrude and Max Loskove. Raye Ann is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ralph Martin Greenbaum of Nashville; sister, Arlene Averbuch (Jerome) of Huntsville, Alabama and Nashville; daughters, Lori Fishel (Brad), Betsy Hoffman (Seth): son, Brad Greenbaum (Lisa) all of Nashville; grandchildren Scott, Max and Jordan Fishel, Gracie and Jonah Hoffman, and Halle Greenbaum.

Raye Ann moved to Nashville in 1967 where she and her husband raised their three children. She served on the Temple Board of Trustees and executive committee as well as the Boards of the Gordon Jewish Community Center, Woodmont Country Club, National Council of Jewish Women, Brandeis National Women’s Committee, Very Special Arts Tennessee and McNeilly Day Home. Longtime member of Tri-Arts Book Club, Raye Ann was an avid reader and art lover. Mah Jong, golf, music, dancing and entertaining were favorite activities in her life. Creative and positive, she wrote song parodies for shows, friends and family. Her professional life took her on a variety of paths from elementary school teacher, stock broker, art broker, author, and admissions evaluator in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Vanderbilt University. Raye Ann was a true matriarch who fostered friendship and love with and between her children and grandchildren. Her Friday night dinners were a focal point of her family’s week.

Raye Ann was an optimistic, strong leader who was quick to laugh and offer counsel. She lit up a room and her supportive, passionate, and confident disposition was an inspiration for all.

A service will be held Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Temple (5015 Harding Road) followed by burial at the Temple Cemetery.

The Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, sons-in-law, and daughter-in-law.

The Honorary Pallbearers will be Heidi Addelstone, Jerome Averbuch, Judy Barker, Barbara Chazen, Betsy Chernau, Esther Cohn, James Fishel, Royce Fishel, Harris Gilbert, Ellen Jacobs, Kenneth Jacobs, Alvin Mazur, Peggy Mazur, Marcia Moskovitz, Barrett Rosen, Carolyn Rosen, Nan Speller, Jackie Tepper, Barbara Turner, Larry Wolfe, Sally Wolfe, Alice Zimmerman, and Raymond Zimmerman.

The family acknowledges with deep gratitude the loving care of Dr. David Spiegel, Tennessee Oncology, Alive Hospice, Sarah Cannon Cancer Center, Senior Helpers and the clergy of Temple Ohabai Sholom.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers. Donations may be made to Temple Ohabai Shalom, University School of Nashville, or the charity of your choice.