Adelle Abrahams, age 102, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on September 4, 2025. Born Adelle Bickart on October 17, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio. Adelle lived a remarkable life filled with creativity, intelligence and an unwavering commitment to her family and to a large and diverse circle of friends. Adelle had a mind of her own, loved the arts, travel, golf, bridge, mahjong and always being in fashion. She loved entertaining friends and family and preparing great meals. She was an avid reader and enjoyed sharing ideas and engaging in active conversation. Adelle was an accomplished artist and interior designer that attended Cleveland Art Institute and who was a member of the Arizona Art Guild.
Adelle met Bernard Abrahams (Bernie) in 1942 while attending Cleveland Heights High School. They were married in 1942 while Benrie was in Army basic training. They had Gary in 1944 before moving to Phoenix and then had Kenneth in 1948.
Adelle was predeceased by her parents Fred and Ruth Bickart, siblings Alan Bickart and Jeannie Fisher, husband Bernard Abrahams and son Gary Abrahams. Adelle was a dedicated matriarch, leading the family with grace and love. She is survived by her son Ken Abrahams (Kelley), grandchildren Tyler Abrahams (Shana), Carly Malone (Greg) and great grandchildren, Evie, Maya, Finn and Bailey.
Adelle’s family wishes to recongnize the friendship and loving support Adelle enjoyed from Harold Sucher and Julie Cressman.
We are eternally grateful for the lessons she taught us and the love that she gave. Her memory will live on in our hearts forever.
