ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: NELKIN, PAULA 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Monday, November 4, 2013

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NELKIN, PAULA 
August 26, 1932 - November 4, 2013

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Paula Finkelstein Nelkin, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, passed away 
Monday, November 4, 2013 at Maison Jardin in Morgan City, Louisiana, at the age 
of 81.

Paula was a loving and devoted mother and Bubbie, (grandmother). She was a 
passionate animal owner and supporter of animal rights and protection. Paula 
was known for her gentle nature, kindness, generous spirit, intelligence, sense 
of humor, and being an exceptional cook.

Paula was a member of the Jewish Congregation SHAARE ZEDEK, a Charter Member of 
the Krewe of Galatea, a Lakewood Hospital Auxillary Volunteer, and a Boy and 
Girl Scout Leader.

Paula leaves to cherish her memory; her son, Kenny Nelkin and his wife, Becky; 
and her grandchildren, Ellie and Max.

She was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Nelkin; her daughter, Molly 
Nelkin; her father, Louis Finkelstein; her mother, Fannie Katz Finkelstein; and 
two sisters, Shirley Finkelstein Saltz, and Ida Finkelstein.

Graveside services for Paula will be held Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 3pm at 
the Morgan City Cemetery with Rabbi Barry Weinstein officiating.

In lieu of flowers the Nelkin family requests that donations be made in Paula's 
name to ASPCA or any other animal protection organization.

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