Sarah K. Carp

Sarah Koretzky Carp died on Monday, July 26, 2021, two months before her 99th birthday. Sarah had a passion for living and was an eternal optimist. She was an inspiration and role model for all those whose lives she touched. Sarah deeply loved her family and community and was very proud of her Social Work career.

Sarah was the youngest daughter of Sadie and Jacob Koretzky. She is predeceased by her husband, Sidney D. Carp. They were married for 50 years. She is survived by her three beloved daughters and their families, Gayle Hill (Bob) of Dallas, Carol Newman (Dale), and Sandra Carp; two grandchildren, Rachel Hill and Alan Newman; and two great grandchildren, Aliza and Ari Newman. She is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews and was considered the matriarch of her extended family.

Education and community service were always very important to her. She was a 1942 graduate of LSU and received a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Tulane University School of Social Work in 1949. Sarah graduated 3rd in her class from Sophie B. Wright High School.

At the beginning of her career, she worked for the Department of Public Welfare and became a supervisor in foster care. Later, she led the Ombudsman program at the Jefferson Council on Aging. She received an award in recognition for outstanding service as the supervisor of the Ombudsman program from the Jefferson Parish President. At the end of her career, she worked for the Advocacy Center. She finally retired at the age of 83. After her retirement, she continued to volunteer at the World War II Museum and the New Orleans Museum of Art.

Sarah served as President of the Beth Israel Synagogue Sisterhood, the Jewish War Veterans Ladies Auxiliary, B’nai B’rith Women Jefferson Parish Unit, and her chapter of AARP. She was a Board member of B’nai B’rith Youth Organization Advisory, Vice President of Brandeis Women’s Group, and Vice President of Anshe Sfard Sisterhood. She had been a member of the National Council of Jewish Women, Greater New Orleans Section and Hadassah. In addition, she was a Brownie leader and Board member at her children’s schools.

A private funeral was held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Congregation Beth Israel, 4004 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA 70002.