Biography: Mildred Claire Strauss Weintraub, 86, of Little Rock passed away peacefully September 20, 2010. Mildred was born to Dr. Alvin W. and Tracye Altschul Strauss on July 14, 1924. She grew up with one brother, Alvin and one sister, Mae Louise, all preceding her in death. She graduated from Little Rock Senior High School and was a Little Rock Debutante. Following high school, she attended Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1942, she met the love of her life and married A. Allen Weintraub in April of 1944. She was married 30 years until his death in 1974. In 1978, she moved to Singer Island, Florida and worked for Sotheby’s Art Auction House in Palm Beach, Florida. She returned to Little Rock in 2003 where she resided at Briarwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She is a 30 year cancer survivor which is a testament to the love of life that she had. Mildred was a life-long member of Temple B’nai Israel. Her passions were world-wide travel, fine dining, reading, cooking, and playing bridge. She enjoyed life to its fullest! She is survived by sons Alvin and his wife Gail and T. I. and his wife Kathleen and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Cynthia. The family would like to thank the staff at Briarwood Nursing and Odyssey Hospice for their professionalism and excellent care over the years. A private graveside memorial will be held this week. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com
Diane Wightman Battle