NEW IBERIA – Graveside services will be conducted for Carolyn Silverman Lewald, age 100, at 3:00 PM on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Congregation Gates of Prayer Cemetery in New Iberia. Rabbi Steven Ballaban will officiate.
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A native of New Orleans and resident of New Iberia, Mrs. Lewald passed away in the early morning hours on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Azalea Estates Assisted Living in New Iberia.
Born on July 8, 1920, Carolyn was the eldest of four children. She was a kind and loving woman who worked hard to provide for her family and make a good life for them. She proudly owned and operated, along with her husband, Lewald’s (a specialty clothing store) in New Iberia for more than 20 years. Carolyn enjoyed playing Bridge and was very good at and achieved life master rank. She belonged to many Bridge Clubs and especially enjoyed playing with her good friend, Jo Wormser. Carolyn was a member and past president of Congregation Gates of Prayer Temple and the Temple Sisterhood in New Iberia, which was co-founded by her great-grandfather. Carolyn was a past queen of the Krewe Iberian, a 75 year member of her Fornightly Club, a friend and supporter of the Shadows on the Teche. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend and will be truly and deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her son, Alfred B. Lewald (Jo Carroll), sister, Jaclyn S. Berlinsky; grandchildren, Aleece Way (Kevin), Carol Ann Lewald, Andrew B. Lewald (Sarah), Gina Lewald-Fass (Johnathon), Keli Carver Simoneaux (Jared), Steven Wallace (Linda), and Heather Wallace (John); and eight great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Heyman Lewald; daughter, Susan Carver, grandchild, Robert Lewald; parents, Dr. Daniel and Hermina Silverman; and siblings, Daniel N. Silverman, Jr. and Lise Blumenfeld.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Way, Jared Simoneaux, Connor Way, Tristan Simoneaux, Dan Silverman, III., David Silverman, Billy Gesser, and Joel Wallins.
Honorary pallbearers are members of the Lahasky and Wormser families.
The family of Mrs. Lewald would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Hospice of Acadiana; the staff of Azalea Estates, especially to Chris and Robin; to Home Instead and their dedicated staff; and to Carolyn’s special companions, Dina Champagne, Jennifer Locket, Tanya Frantz, Leah Lahasky, and Carla Wormser.
In recognition to all of the members of Congregation Gates of Prayer for always being there for Mrs. Lewald and anything she may have needed, the family would like to give their heartfelt thanks. You reminded her every day that she was loved. Thank you.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Congregation Gates of Prayer Synagogue |1620 Elm St. New Iberia, LA 70560| (337) 364-3075
To view the on-line obituary and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Homes, Inc. of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
