Myrna H. (nee Morganstern) Cohen, born on October 7, 1929, passed away after a 10-year battle with dementia on February 2, 2022.

She was the beloved wife of the late Charles G. Cohen to whom she was married for 65 years. She is the cherished mother of Dr. Raymond F. Cohen, Ruth M. (Dr. Brian) Kominsky, Edward A. (Carol) Cohen, and Stanley H. Cohen. She is the dearly loved grandmother of Ellen Kominsky (Alex) Koch, Amy Kominsky (Ryan) Crighton, Michael Kominsky, Sarah Cohen, Elizabeth (fiancé Julian Groover) Cohen and Andrew Cohen, and beloved great-grandmother of Liam Donaldson, Sloan Crighton, Atlas Crighton, Gabriella Koch and Charley Koch. Myrna was a beloved aunt, great-aunt, and step-grandmother. She was predeceased by her dear brother Kennard (Lee) Morganstern, and sister Rozelle Morganstern.

We extend our deepest gratitude to her caregiver Clara Graham for her constant care, love, and devotion to Mom, and to the helpful team at Delmar Gardens West.

Myrna was born and raised in University City, Missouri, graduating from University City High School in 1947. She received her B.A. from Washington University in 1951. Following her marriage to Charles, she moved to Jefferson City where she spent the bulk of her adult life. She taught at several schools, including Fatima High School, when her children were young. She then spent 26 years with the State of Missouri Division of Medical Services, where she was involved in drafting various nursing home regulations.

In her later years, while living in a nursing home, she would sometimes smile and quip, “I hope I did a good job with those regulations!” Besides her children and grandchildren, Mom loved chocolate and her face still lit up whenever anyone brought her a bag of Hershey’s! She truly cherished her family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and the warm community at Temple Beth El.

The funeral service will be available via Live Stream on Sunday, February 6 at 4:00 p.m.; for details, visit www.bergermemorialchapel.com.  A private graveside service will subsequently be held.  Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice. BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE