Lesley Morrison Waugh Rosenblatt

Lesley Morrison Waugh Rosenblatt, 85, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, December 16th after a battle with Frontotemporal Dementia. Lesley was born on December 28, 1936 to Homer Roy and Virginia White Waugh in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. After graduating from North Attleboro High School in 1954, she went on to study theater arts at the University of Miami with emphasis in costume design. While in High School, Lesley was very active as a dancer and head cheerleader. She was also on her yearbook staff, participated in numerous clubs including glee club and chorus, and she was active in sports teams, prom committees, and a number of other school functions. After graduation in 1958 and over the years, Lesley worked at ABC radio in New York City, served as head costumer in summer stock theater, and designed costumes for several theater production. She was particularly known for having an exceptional eye for color, texture, and detail. She also worked in sales for various high-end retail stores. She loved to entertain and planned several themed parties; she was gifted in fashion knitting, clothing design; and she was quite accomplished in culinary arts known especially for her tea breads and other baked goods. She was warm, caring, and empathetic, and her priority was her family; however, she was always sensitive to others’ needs. While attending the University of Miami, she met Bernard Rosenblatt, and they wed on June 21, 1959. They were married for 63 years. Along with her husband, Bernie, Lesley supported such organizations as Knoxville Jewish Alliance, Heska Amuna Synagogue, Knoxville Jewish Community Family of Funds, Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville Symphony, Knoxville Opera, among others. She served as a volunteer for several non-profit organizations such as Knoxville Jewish Family Services and Hadassah. Lesley was predeceased by her father and mother, Homer Roy and Virginia White Waugh, and brother, Gregory Waugh. She is survived by her beloved husband, Bernie; her two sons, A.J. and Neal; five grandchildren, Benjamin, Hannah, Eschem, Ian, and Alex; and her niece, Tracy. A graveside service will be held at the New Jewish Cemetery in Knoxville, Tennessee on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests donations to be made to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, Heska Amuna Synagogue, Knoxville Jewish Community Family of Funds, or Knoxville Jewish Alliance. Arrangements by Rose Funeral and Cremation - Mann. www.rosefuneraltn.com

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Lesley Morrison Waugh Rosenblatt

December 28, 1936 - December 16, 2022