Josephine Shavin

Mrs. Josephine “Yuppie” Shavin, 88, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away, Friday September 21, 2018, at a local hospital. Yuppie was the daughter of the late Solomon Sir and Esther Michner Sir. Yuppie was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Harold Shavin; brother, Harry Sear and nephew, Jay Susman. Yuppie was very involved in helping Harold in their retail business being successful. In addition to helping Harold, she was a mother of three children and attended to their every need. She loved to cook and bake in her kosher home. Yuppie was very involved in B’Nai Zion Synagogue, the Sister Hood and Hadassah. Mrs. Josephine “Yuppie” Shavin is survived by her children, Alan Shavin ( Lisa Tarsitano) of Tempe, AZ, Rita (Bob) Brook of Chattanooga, TN, Gayle Shavin-Taliaferro (Allen Taliaferro) of Chattanooga, TN; sister Dorothy Kaset of Tulsa, OK; grandchildren, Erik (Jennifer) Brook, Sarah Brook, Sam Johnson, Stefani Johnson; great-granddaughter, Maya Brook; niece, Mary Susman and her children, Andy (Rebekah) Susman and Beth (Johnny) Walling. Yuppie is also survived by several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, at 1 p.m. from B’nai Zion Cemetery, with Rabbi Susan Tendler officiating. At the family request, in lieu of flowers, to make donation in her memory to B’nai Zion Synagogue, 114 McBrien Road Chattanooga, TN 37411.   Arrangements by Locally Owned and locally Operated, Brainerd Chapel of Ponders Funeral Home 4203 Brainerd Rd. Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411.  423-531-4002