Miriam Graeber Cohn, a gracious Southern lady, died Nov. 20, 2016, after an extended illness.

Miriam was born in Vicksburg on Oct. 2, 1925, to Leon and Helen Graeber.

Miriam grew up in Vicksburg attending Carr Central High School and then on to LSU in Baton Rouge. On a train ride to college, Miriam met the love of her life and future husband, Aubrey Cohn, of Lorman. After graduation in 1948, Miriam and Aubrey were married and enjoyed 35 years of marriage until Aubrey’s sudden death in 1983.

During their marriage, they lived in Port Gibson, where Miriam was a social worker for 20 years.  Miriam had two devoted children, Pam and Danny, along with her favorite son-in-law, Lee Rubin.

After Aubrey’s death, Miriam moved to Alexandria, La., to live closer to Pam and Lee, along with her two grandchildren, Adam and Mimi.

In addition to her children, she is survived by two grandchildren, Adam (Missy) Rubin and Mimi (Brad) Kirzner, both of Alexandria; and five great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Cohnor, BB, Camille, and Grae.

She is also survived by her sister, Dorothy (Herbert) Lipman, of Memphis, Tenn.; and a niece, Randa Kahn; a nephew, Larry Lipman; and a brother-in-law, Heiman Cohn of Vicksburg.

Miriam was devoted to her family and friends, loved to travel and was the most accomplished gourmet cook. After encouragement from her family, Miriam published “The Country Gourmet” in 1976 and enjoyed sharing her many family recipes with everyone far and wide.

Miriam treasured her lifelong friends, being the consummate pen pal. Miriam was happy hearted, positive, upbeat and always full of life. One of her greatest joys was cheering for her LSU Tigers, as a devoted lifelong fan. Miriam will be sorely missed by all her family and friends.

The family wishes to thank the compassionate, caring staff of Brookdale Senior Living, along with Compassionate Care Hospice and the special caregivers that took care of mom at her home.  We can never thank them enough for their kindness and compassion.

Graveside services were Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at 3 p.m. at the Jewish Cemetery in Port Gibson, with Rabbi Arnold Task and Rabbi Peter Schaktman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Port Gibson Jewish Cemetery  c/o Mrs. Larry Back, 6 Oakmont Court, Little Rock, AR, 72212. Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim, 2021 Turner St., Alexandria, LA. 71301 or to a charity of your choice.

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