Bertha Lazarus Breibart

Bertha Lazarus Breibart, 95, of Charleston, the wife of George Breibart entered into eternal rest Friday, December 13, 2013. A graveside service will be held in Emanu-El Cemetery (Maryville) Sunday, December 15 at 10:00 a.m. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

Mrs. Breibart was born in Charleston on December 24, 1917. She was the daughter of Louis Lazarus and Rose Sacharevitz Lazarus. She was a loving and attentive wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a graduate of Summerville High School, and she represented the Town of Summerville in the 1935 Azalea Festival parade in Charleston. Mrs. Breibart worked side-by-side with her husband for many years in his family grocery store on Meeting St. She also worked for the Charleston Jewish Federation. At one time she owned a clothing store in Byrnes Downs called the Cotton Gin. She was an early member of the Byrnes Downs Garden Club, and she helped plant many of the beautiful oak trees that grace the neighborhood today. She was active in many religious, educational, political, and social organizations during her life. She also found time to be involved in her sons' schools, PTA's and sports teams. She was known for her warmth, honesty, and incredible baking skills.

She is survived by her loving, attentive, and devoted husband of 72 years; two sons: Barry Breibart (Flo) of Charleston and Richard Breibart (Simona) of Birmingham, AL. She had four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.The family would like to thank her devoted care givers, Hospice of Charleston, and Dr. Shannon Kennedy for keeping her safe, secure and comfortable.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Synagogue Emanu-El, 5 Windsor Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 or Hospice of Charleston, 676 Wando Park Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.