Harriet Medov Mann Obituary (1930 - 2013)

Harriet Medov Mann, 83, Prairie Village, KS passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Menorah Medical Center. Funeral services 11:00am Wednesday, December 4, at the Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Ave. Burial Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers; the family suggests contributions to Congregation Beth Shalom, 14200 Lamar Ave, Overland Park, KS 66223 or a charity of the donor’s choice. Harriet was born July 21, 1930 to Louis and Katie (Grossman) Medov in Salina, KS. The family moved to Kansas City in 1935. She attended Kansas City schools graduating from Paseo High School and continued her education at the University of Missouri. Harriet was a lifetime member of Beth Shalom Synagogue and its Sisterhood and a life member of B’nai B’rith Women and Hadassah. She was a member of Meadowbrook Country Club and a longtime member of the volunteer staff at Menorah Medical Center. Harriet was a sponsor for needy children and enjoyed her role as a volunteer storyteller. She and her husband Morton loved to travel the United States and visited many points throughout the world. Harriet was preceded in death by her parents and sister: Bess Sokolov. She is survived by her loving husband of over 62 years, Morton, of the home; sons and daughter-in-law: Russel and Ann Mann, Lenexa, KS, Darren Mann, Prairie Village, KS; sister: Rheatha Winnick, Scottsdale, AZ; brother-in-law: Jack Sokolov, Overland Park, KS; grandchildren: Julie Harding and husband Jordon, Sarah Mann, all of New York, NY, Jessica Mann and her mother Ann Holmes, both of Olathe, KS; many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Harriet will be greatly missed by her loving family and many friends.