Blanche Abramson

Blanche Abramson passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, surrounded by family, wearing her Astros World Series t-shirt, with her signature hairstyle perfectly done, flawless skin and a jar of Albolene cream by her side. Blanche was born the youngest of five siblings in Amarillo, Texas on September 4, 1929. When she was a child, her family moved to Lubbock, Texas. In her early twenties she moved to Houston with her best friend Sally Spector (Schwartzberg) and set out to meet a nice Jewish boy. She met Hymie Abramson, the love of her life, while attending a party her very first night in Houston. They wed in 1952 and were married for 62 years. In addition to family, the other loves in her life were jewelry and entrepreneurship. As a young girl, Blanche worked at a jewelry store in Lubbock and later at Levit Jewelers in Houston. Blanche’s wit, humor, and charm made her a top salesperson wherever she worked. She eventually left Levit Jewelers to raise her three children, Randy, Bobby, and Joni. When the kids were in their teens, Blanche’s entrepreneurial spirit kicked in and she founded the Ivory Connection, which later became Blanche Fine Jewelry, where the Crystal Children were born. Crystal Children Birthstone Pendants became extremely popular and sold all over the country. They were advertised for many years in national publications such as Good Housekeeping, Ladies’ Home Journal, Redbook, and Better Homes & Gardens. She had a loyal following and customers would write and share their stories of what her necklace meant to them. Always a fashionista and trendsetter, Blanche’s entrepreneurial spirit continued into her eighties and nineties. She became known for her scarves and created a side hustle selling them at Brookdale Senior Living for 10 years. Family was everything to Blanche. Sadly, she lost her son, Bobby, way too soon. But her strength and resilience kept her going. She was a breast cancer survivor and lived to meet her great-grandson Barrett and see photos of her great-grandson Beau “Bobby” and great-granddaughter Briggs. Blanche was preceded in death by her parents, Hyman and Gussie Kligman; husband, Hymie; sister Rose Greenberg; sister Ida Markman and husband Harold; brother Sid Kligman and wife Faye; brother Phil Kligman and wife Edith; brother-in-law Harry Abramson and wife Doris; brother-in-law Sam Abramson and wife Charlotte; and son Bobby Abramson. Blanche is survived by her son, Randy Abramson, Randy's significant other, Jill Loughnane, his children, Ryan Hindman and husband Jim, and great-grandchildren Barrett and Briggs, Carly Abramson; daughter Joni Hoffman, her husband Michael, their children Andy and Matt Hoffman; daughter-in-law Rosemary Abramson, her children Sean Abramson, his wife Peyton, Brett Abramson and his wife Cailie and great-grandson Beau “Bobby,” and many nieces and nephews, in addition to other special friends too numerous to list. Blanche will be especially missed by her dear friend and sidekick Shirley Katz. Blanche and Shirley were seldom seen without the other and would call each other every morning at 6:00 am to make sure the other woke up. Both devoted Astros fans, when Blanche could no longer live independently and moved from Brookdale to Com For Care, Shirley would call her to tell her what channel to watch the game. They could often be overheard talking on the phone, interrupting each other, and the conversation would typically go: “I am fine, tell me what happened at your doctor’s appointment today.” Blanche will be missed by her mahjong group at Brookdale, including Yetta Gilbert, Shirley Katz, Naomi Friedman, and Charlene Segal. A special thank you to her caregiver of four years, Lupita Aguilar, and to Ann and Charles Garcia and their compassionate team at Com For Care. In lieu of flowers, which she was allergic to, we ask that any donations be made to Dress for Success Houston (www.dfshouston.org), The Astros Foundation (www.mlb.com/astros/community/foundation/about), or the charity of your choice. You can also honor Blanche’s memory by wearing your Crystal Children necklace today. “No tears tonight. I’ve lived a beautiful life. Celebrate the memories. I’m thankful and I will get to see Bobby, Hymie, and all my siblings. “- Blanche A graveside service was held on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Beth Yeshurun Allen Parkway Cemetery, 3502 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas, 77019. The service was recorded and is available to watch through July 28, 2024. The link for the recording is https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcxNDAwMzM0MzMwNjI5MyZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==

Blanche Abramson

September 4, 1929 - April 24, 2024