Ida Markman

MARKMAN, IDA - passed away peacefully surrounded by family and dear friends at home on Thursday, October 27, 2011. She was a member of Temple Beth El. Ida was born in New York City, New York. When she was a child, her family moved to Amarillo, Texas and later settled in Lubbock, Texas. She then went on to manage a jewelry store in Lubbock for several years and there met her husband to be and partner for life, Harold Markman, in 1949. They wed and were married for 61 years. In 1973, Harold, Ida, and their two sons, Steve and Stuart moved to Knoxville. In 1976, Ida and her husband founded Markman's Diamonds and Fine Jewelry. Ida worked in the business for as long as she was physically able - - - and then continued to work in the business even after she was physically unable! She had a loyal following of customers who loved her and who would allow no one else to help them. She was completely devoted to her family. Spending time with them was her greatest pleasure. Ida was preceded in death by her parents, Hyman and Gussie Kligman; sister, Rose Greenberg. She is survived by her husband, Harold Markman; son, Steve Markman, his wife Ellen, of Knoxville, and their children, Jeffrey Markman and wife Meghan, of Durham, North Carolina, Michael Markman, of Durham, North Carolina, and Ryan Markman, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; son, Stuart Markman, his wife Lori, their children, Jake and Lainey, all of Tampa, Florida; brothers, Phillip Kligman and wife Edith, Sidney Kligman and wife Faye; sister, Blanche Abramson and husband Hymie; many nieces and nephews; special friend and caretaker, Marsha Ross; and many other special and dear friends too numerous to list. Funeral Sunday 2:30 pm at Temple Beth El with Rabbi Beth Schwartz officiating. Following the service family and friends will travel in procession to New Jewish Cemetery for the interment. Pallbearers: Jeffrey Markman, Meghan Markman, Michael Markman, Ryan Markman, Jake Markman, Lainey Markman, Gene Rosenberg, Jerry Becker, and Allan Markman. Honorary Pallbearers: Howard Blum, Dr. Robert Madigan, and Rabbi Howard and Rona Simon. In lieu of flowers, memorials made in Ida's honor can be sent to Temple Beth El, 3037 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, or The American Heart Association , 4708 Papermill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909-1972, or the charity of your choice . Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.rosemortuary.com

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Ida Markman

August 8, 1922 - October 27, 2011