LIBERMAN, LOLA 95, born in Poland, formerly of N.O., leaves behind a legacy of determination, perseverance and survival. She spent 4 years in a Nazi concentration camp and survived. All of her family were sent to the death camps except for her older sister, Sarah. It was in the camps, she would meet & fall in love with a tailor named Solomon. When the war came to a merciful end & the Jews were liberated, Lola & Solomon miraculously found each other & married and moved to Munich, Germany. In 1946, their daughter, Eva was born. In January of 1950 they had the opportunity to immigrate to America, choosing to live in N.O. & in 1953, their son, David was born. To save money Lola, alone, took a class in English & American citizenship. Lola would bring home the lesson materials and together, at the end of a work day, would study the English language & American history in preparation for their becoming American citizens. Solomon & Lola soon opened a tailoring & formal rental business. The couple worked hard & the business was successful. In 1960, they purchased their first home but 3 months later, Solomon, age 53, abruptly suffered a heart attack and passed away. Lola, age 42, was left with a business, her two young children, David & Eva and a house. She never complained or asked for help. Lola persevered, working 10 hour days, six days a week. She worked hard and was successful and again Lola survived. Lola was devoted to her children, Eva & David, her grandchildren, Dena (Rick), Edie (preceded in death), Evan & Lacey, her great grandchildren, Ryan & Daniel plus her extended family in Israel. She was an active member of the Joy Club, Hadassah & Temple Beth-El. She touched many peoples lives and was a respected volunteer, business person and landlord. She led by example in kindness and strength. Her presence will be missed but never forgotten. Contributions can be made in her memory to: The Joy Club c/o LJCC, 3960 Montclair Rd. Bham, 35213, Birmingham Holocaust Education Center, P.O. Box 130805, Bham, 35213, Birmingham Chapter of Hadassah

Published in The Birmingham News from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2013