Sheila Esther Duerden's Obituary
Sheila Esther (Gershman) Levine Duerden, 75 of Fort Myers, FL, passed away, January 18, 2015 in Fort Myers. Born in Pawtucket, RI., formerly of Providence and Cranston, RI, she was a resident of Fort Myers for 31 years.Daughter of the late Harry and Miriam (Pomarans) Gershman. Wife of the late Phillip Levine and wife for 18 years of the late Edward Francis Duerden of Ft. Myers. Beloved mother of Lisa Levine Genzer of Indian Rocks Beach, FL and stepmother of Christopher (Georgia) Duerden and Janine Duerden all of Florida. Cherished grandmother of Justin Ingram Simmons, Chelsea Duerden and Madeleine Rodriguez. Caring companion of Samuel Frazer of Fort Myers, FL. Sister of Phyllis Goldberg of West Palm Beach, FL.A long time entrepreneur in the retail industry, she owned and operated Sportsmania at Fleamasters for the past 25 years. As an active member of Temple Beth-El in Fort Myers has been recognized for her outstanding fundraising efforts on behalf of the Temple as a facilitator of the monthly Mah Jongg tournaments. A skilled tournament Mah Jongg player, she also excelled in canasta and bridge. These were some of her spare time passions. Always with a smile, her wit ans sense of humor endeared her to a wide circle of friends and her family.Funeral services will be held at Temple Beth El, 16225 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, FL at 1 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Calling hours are between 4-8 pm Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Temple Beth El. Shiva meal will be served.In lieu of flowers please make contributions in Sheila’s memory to Temple Beth El Religious Schools fund or to Central Florida Hillel for Taglit-Birthright Israel 3925 Lockwood Blvd. Oviedo, FL 32765.Condolences may be left to the family at www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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