Emily Birnbaum

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SHIVA: Visitation will be held at Larry’s house, 1941 Fields Pond Dr., Marietta, GA 30068, Thursday, September 12th after the funeral until 8pm, and Friday, September 13th, 10:00am – 4:00pm.  Visitation will be held at Rita’s house, 4 Twin Leaf Ct., Cartersville, GA 30120, Sunday, September 15th 1:00pm – 4:00pm

OBITUARY

Emily Amelia Piha Birnbaum, 96, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 11, 2024, in her Cartersville, GA home surrounded by family and loved ones.

Emily was born on June 21st, 1928, in Atlanta, GA. She was born to Albert and Rachel Almeleh Piha and was the youngest of six children. Her parents and siblings; Katie Wice (Jerry), Beulah Cohen (Moreno), Dora Lieberman (Gene), Mary Ruback (Norman), and David Piha all preceded her in death.

Emily was married to Stanley Birnbaum on March 6th, 1955, and they shared 54 years of marriage together before Stanley passed away in 2009. She was preceded in death by Stanley’s parents Sarah & Meyer Birnbaum, as well as William and Phyllis Birnbaum, her family by marriage. Emily was very close with her nephew, Barry Ruback who has passed away, and also nephew Morris Cohen She is survived by David’s wife, Susan Piha and Marty & Joyce Birnbaum.

Emily was the center of a large and loving family, which was her pride and joy. Emily is survived by her children: Michael and Rita Birnbaum Lusk, Larry and Lynne Birnbaum, Meyer Birnbaum and Carolyn Wills, and Steven and Ashley Birnbaum. She is also survived by grandchildren, Chris (Leighanne) and Casey Lusk (Rita and Michael), Stephanie and Matthew Birnbaum (Larry and Lynne), and Ariel and Jake Birnbaum (Steven and Ashley); special family Sue & Mark, Matt, John and Maddie, great grandchildren, Meredith, Isabelle, Scarlett and Caden as well as many nieces and nephews. Emily would not want to leave out the dogs in her family which she absolutely adored: Gracie, Lady Bird, Link, and many more that preceded her in death.

Emily was fondly known as “B” by all those close to her. She never met a stranger and made lifelong friends everywhere she went. She was always active in her community and in her faith. She was a passionate Atlanta Braves fan, an avid reader, and loved word puzzles, especially Wordscapes.

Emily will be dearly missed by all, but her legacy of love and kindness will live on. Thank you to Dr. Roger Hiser, Amedysis Hospice, friends and caregivers. In lieu of flowers, hug someone. Memorial gifts may be made to Beth Jacob Atlanta, Tranquility House, Cartersville, GA, or a charity of your choice.

Graveside services will be held at Crest Lawn, 2:00 PM Thursday September 12th, 2024. Funeral arrangements are being handled through Dressler’s www.jewishfuneralcare.com/. Live streaming will be available.