Nancy Sue Horowitz

Nancy Sue (née Herman) Horowitz, 85, passed away on February 15, 2023. Nancy was born in Jackson, Mississippi on November 25, 1937, to Fannie (née Schwartz) and Harry Herman and was the youngest of three sisters. Nancy married her childhood sweetheart and the love of her life, Joseph Ronald (“Ronnie”) Horowitz, in Jackson, Mississippi, on September 30, 1956. Shortly thereafter, Nancy and Ronnie briefly moved to Atlanta, Georgia, followed by Dallas, Texas, their home for the ensuing 64 years. Together with Ronnie, Nancy enjoyed travel and producing Broadway and off-Broadway shows in Las Vegas, New York City, and beyond, including: Dream Street, Peter Pan, and Groucho: A Life in Revue, to name a few. Nancy, with her passion for volunteer work and Tzedakah, held offices at—and was involved with—the Dallas Chapter of Hadassah, Jewish Community Center’s Women’s Service Organization, the Women’s Division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas, Temple Emanu-El’s sisterhood, Vogel Alcove, Be the Difference Foundation, and the Dallas Summer Musicals. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Nancy designed the InVest Collection—a line of ladies’ vests for her company, Vested Interest, that included handmade vests appliqued with antique lace and crochet, and embellished with collectible buttons and trinkets. Nancy was known for her love of high fashion, entertaining, and setting the most elegant tables by creating elaborate, handmade, floral arrangements and tablescapes. She enjoyed a busy social calendar comprised of daily mahjong games, Pan tournaments, and frequent “Vodka Club” evenings with her dear friends. Nancy also enjoyed shopping and adding to her art and antique collections. Nancy was extremely kind, generous, and a wonderful confidante. She was a devoted wife of 66 years, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, who will be sorely missed. Nancy is survived by her children: Lynn (Jeff) Magid and Larry Horowitz; and her sister, Shirley Romm Wender of Atlanta, Georgia. Called "Grandmaw" by her five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, she is survived by grandchildren: Brent (Lacey) Gardner, Karis Gardner, A.J. (Zoe) Magid, Kelsey (David) Macus, and Kirby Magid; great-grandchildren: Nate, Madi, Daphne, and Harry Magid, Margot Marcus, Levi, Sloan, and Liv Gardner, and Cole Boisvert. Nancy is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Horowitz; parents, Fannie and Harry Herman; sister Harriette “Hank” Oxman; and daughter, Helen Horowitz Gardner. Special thanks given to Dr. Allan Shulkin, MD, and Nancy’s caregivers, Morah, Petronella, and Blanca. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nancy’s memory would be appreciated at the following charities: The Dallas Fire Fighters Association (dffa.org), Be the Difference Foundation (bethedifferencefoundation.org), or Akiba Yavneh Academy (akibayavneh.org). Funeral services were held on Friday, February 17 at 12:30 PM in Stern Chapel at Temple Emanu-El, officiated by Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen and Cantor Leslie Niren. Interment followed at Temple Emanu-El Cemetery. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers included: Gary Gardner, Brent Gardner, A.J. Magid, Jeff Magid, Joe Oxman, Larry Horowitz, Mike Horowitz, Scott Horowitz, and Lester Melnick. A shiva minyan, officiated by Rabbi Debra Robbins, was held in the Tycher Gathering Space at Temple Emanu-El on February 19 at 5:00 PM.

Nancy Sue Horowitz

November 25, 1937 - February 15, 2023