Eleanor Miller Katz

Eleanor Miller Katz, 75, of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Kendall Park, NJ, died peacefully in her sleep on March 12, 2016 after a short battle with lung cancer. Born on September 30, 1940 in Bronx, NY, she was a graduate of the City University of New York with a degree in Fashion Merchandising, beginning her career as a Buyer in the NYC Garment District. Eleanor’s life was consumed with helping others, especially the young. She was retired from the South Brunswick (NJ) School District where she worked for over 20 years as paraprofessional touching the lives of hundreds of children along the way. Always willing to step-up and take charge, Eleanor frequently served on PTA Boards and school committees, using her energy and ideas to shape the community in a positive way. After retirement, Eleanor was active in a variety of Sun City groups, mobilizing their efforts to coordinate Toys for Tots drives, and sew articles of clothing for the Hats & Mittens charity. Her impact and contributions to these groups will be sorely missed. Eleanor is survived by her husband of 44 years, Stanley, her sister, Judy Goldfarb, children David Katz (Kathryn), Randi Minerva (Dean), and her beloved four grandchildren Drew, Ethan, Connor and Ava, who affectionately knew her as “Grandma Stanley.” The funeral service will take place at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910. Burial will follow the service at Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, SC. In lieu of flowers, the Family asks that donations be made to Bluffton Self-Help (http://blufftonselfhelp.org) where Eleanor was an active volunteer.