Gail Goldberg

Gail Betta Goldberg, 86, of Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026. Gail was born May 6, 1939, in St. Paul, MN, to Bess and Benjamin Kirschbaum. She attended the University of Miami, where she met her future husband and, thereafter, began her married life in Boston, MA. Gail is survived by her daughter Beth Mandell, grandson Adam Mandell, granddaughter Lily Mandell, granddaughter-in-law Emily Beaulieu, great granddaughter Eloise Beaudell, brother Orrin Kirschbaum and sister-in-law Janie Kirschbaum. She was preceded in death by her son Douglas Goldberg and by her son-in-law Stephen Mandell.

Gail was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, wife, and aunt. She loved to entertain and was a fabulous cook and baker. Prior to starting her career as a Real Estate professional, she volunteered at her local synagogue as well as with various Jewish organizations. She then went on to working in retail sales at Bloomingdales in the men's department. A decision to move back to Minneapolis to be near her mother led her to a job with the Marshall Field's department store. From there she moved on to Macy's, continuing her love for customer care and service. In her later years, she worked as a cashier at Target. Gail will be remembered for her unwavering kindness, warmth, and the genuine care she showed to everyone she met. Her strength of character, enduring compassion, and quiet generosity will be remembered by her family and the many lives she touched.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gail's memory to the charity of one's choice.