Elece Cohen, a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on March 5 in Louisville, Kentucky, at the age of 94.
Elece was born on July 19, 1929, to William and Maureen Greenberg in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the only child of her parents, and they raised her with love and care.
Throughout her life, Elece pursued her passion for art and became a gifted artist. She worked with various mediums, including needlepoint, sculpting, pastels and her favorite, oil paintings. Elece enjoyed participating in art shows at the Jewish Community Center and sharing her talents with friends.
She also served as a leader in several Jewish organizations. She was a member of the National Council of Jewish Women; Hadassah – Women’s Zionist Organization of America; Brandeis National Women’s Committee; and chairman of the women’s division of the Louisville United Jewish Campaign.
Elece’s greatest source of joy was her family. She was a devoted mother to her three children, Glenn Cohen (Kelly), Laurie Fleck (Stanley) and Betsy Ceder (Carl). Elece was also a doting grandmother to her six grandchildren, William, Frances, Annabeth, Riley, Gordon and Graham, as well as two great-grandchildren, Elijah and Carter.
Elece was a beautiful, vibrant and stylish woman with a commanding presence; she could light up a room. She was smart, spirited, fiercely independent and had a wonderful sense of humor. Elece was a voracious reader with an inquisitive mind, and she never lost her desire to learn.
After raising her family in Louisville, Elece returned to Kansas City, where she enjoyed her many friends and cousins there. Later, Elece moved back to Louisville to be closer to her family here. Those who knew her found her vivaciousness and zest for life unforgettable, and they will miss her greatly.
Elece’s family would like to extend a special thank you to her caregivers, Cierra, Michele and Morilyn. Their love, devotion and friendship are greatly appreciated.
Funeral services were held on March 8, followed by burial at The Temple Cemetery in Louisville. Memorial contributions may be made to The Temple or the Kentucky Humane Society.
