Miriam Cohen Karp

Miriam Cohen Karp passed away on Shabbat morning Saturday, February 11. She is preceded by her parents Melvin and Rose Cohen, her beloved husband Maury Karp, son Joel, sister Selma Tauben, and Aunt Aarona Berger. She will be missed but never forgotten by all who knew her. A strong will and conviction were her most outstanding traits. Endearing and respectful to everyone she met, she was a joy to all. Never would a negative word come from her lips. She would often say “To belittle others is to be little.” Bigger than life; Mimi, as her family called her, was much of the glue that held the family together. Miriam is survived by her loving and faithful sister Hanki Harris; her son Dr. Alan Karp and his wife Cheryl; granddaughter Laura and her husband Dr. Jonathan Friedman; grandson Dr. David Karp and his wife Sofia and four great grandchildren, Hadleigh, Sutton, Ella, and Scottie who all love her dearly. Miriam was born in Cleburne, Texas to Melvin and Rose Cohen. As one of the very few Jewish families in Cleburne, her parents instilled the love and tradition of Judaism which she held dear throughout her life. Miriam attended North Texas State University. She met the love of her life, Maury Karp in Dallas on a blind date. They were happily married for 60 years before his passing. Their first child Joel passed away from cystic fibrosis at the age of 20. An unusually long life for this disease at the time. His quality of life was enriched by the loving medical care Miriam provided. Their second child Alan became a physician inspired by his mother’s compassion and caring. Miriam worked in real estate after Joel passed. A huge success in real estate she sold her last house at age 85. Miriam and her brother-in-law Lane Harris were the original franchisees for the FastSigns company recognizing the enormous potential of the business and coaxing its originators to help them start up the first four stores. o Her dearest nephew Joseph Schepps laments her passing as the end of an era. Her adopted son Dr. Jeffrey Whitman and his wife Bonnie add that her passing begins a new chapter in our book of many fond memories. Our deepest gratitude to all the of staff at Joy’s Family Choice Group Home for your loving care and compassion in her last years. In lieu of flowers or food please direct any donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation cff.orgll the of staff at Joy’s Family Choice Group Home for your loving care and compassion in her last years. In lieu of flowers or food please direct any donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation cff.org

Miriam Cohen Karp

May 22, 1929 - February 11, 2023