The world is a little less stylish and a lot less funny without Joyce Cohan, 89. She died at home on Thursday, February 18, after saying “goodbye” and “I love you” to her husband of nearly 69 years, and all of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was an absolutely beautiful and brilliant woman who loved her family fiercely, and taught them to love their Jewish traditions, to be curious about the world, and to look good doing it.
She was born in Houston in 1931 to Henry and Pearl Lesky. She attended San Jacinto High School and started college at the University of Texas at Austin, but dropped out to marry the love of her life, Dr. Stuart Cohan, on March 2, 1952. She quickly had four children of whom she was so proud, especially when they gave her grandchildren.
Joyce was born to be a grandmother, and for the latter half of her life she was Mimi. She absolutely doted on her grandkids and had a special relationship with each and every one of them. They knew that they could come over and see Mimi at any time and she would make pancakes, give big hugs and kisses, and learn about their lives in “Mimi’s Chat Room.” If we thought she enjoyed her grandkids, that was nothing compared to the pure joy she got from her great grandbabies.
She is survived by her husband of nearly 69 years, Dr. Stuart Cohan; her children Steve and Priscilla, Leslie and Richard, Caryn, And Mitch and Andy; her grandchildren Valerie and Efi, Mark and Kat, Eric and Callie, Drew and Shina, Kailey and Henry, and Koby; and great-grandchildren Sarah, Josiah, and Claire; her sister Linda Miller and her husband Harris; and special life-long friend Bonnie Preston.
She loved greatly, she was greatly loved, and she will be greatly missed.
A private graveside service was held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Emanu El Memorial Park. The service can be viewed on Facebook on The Levy Funeral Directors Page.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.
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