Beth Goldsmith Brown

March 31, 1949 - January 17, 2021

Beth Goldsmith Brown, 71, died peacefully in her home on January 17, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. A private service will be held in Memphis on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Survivors include her husband of over 49 years, Steve Brown; daughter, Lauren (Andrew) Zeitman; son, Stephen (Diana) Brown; brother, Harry Goldsmith; sisters, Peggy (David) Fineman and Jane (Scott) Butler; brother-in-law, Roger Brown; grandchildren, Erica, Isabel and Lilly Zeitman, Henry and Jacob Brown; many nieces, a nephew and wonderful friends. Beth was born in Memphis, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Elvis and Robert Goldsmith. Beth grew up in Memphis and graduated from White Station High School. She received a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Oklahoma. She spent most of her life in her hometown of Memphis and moved to Dallas in 2019 to be closer to her children and grandchildren whom she greatly cherished. Her family loved her so deeply. Beth was always with family and so proud of them. There was not a kinder person in the world than Beth. She lit up the room with her smile. She was a life trustee of the Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc., a board member of the Memphis Botanic Garden, a member of both Temple Israel in Memphis and Temple Emanu-El in Dallas. She was known for her kindness to all who were fortunate to meet her. Beth was cherished by her family and friends and was a giving, considerate person who was respectful to everyone. All family and friends will miss her very much. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions in Beth’s memory to: The Memphis Botanic Garden 750 Cherry Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38117; Temple Israel, 1376 East Massey Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38120; Temple Emanu-El, 8500 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas 75225 or the charity of your choice.