Rabbi Sigma “Sissy” Faye Coran: Rabbi, teacher, mother, wife age 54, passed away May 8, 2020. She was the beloved daughter of Aubie (Sandy) Coran and the late Susan Coran and daughter-in-law of Marvin and Gerry Kraus; devoted spouse of Rabbi Matthew Kraus ; loving mother of Jacob (Kim) Kraus-Preminger, and Shirah, Micah, & Eden Kraus; dear sister of Steve (Laurie) Coran & Jeff (Kim) Coran; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, friends, colleagues, and Rockdale Temple family.
Funeral services took place on May 10, 2020 at Rockdale Temple, Rabbi Meredith Kahan and Rabbi Karen Thomashow officiating. Due to Covid-19 only the immediate family was present in the sanctuary but at least another 1500 people viewed the live stream. Interment took place at Walnut Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Rockdale Temple or Goldman Union Camp Institute would be appreciated.