She was born in Orlando, Florida and, other than her time attending Emory University where she received her bachelor’s in philosophy and master’s in sociology, was a lifelong Floridian.
She is survived by her husband, Harris Leonard Friedman, her children, Amber Braatz Friedman and Mark Eli Friedman, and her grandchildren, Jason Friedman and Jessica Braatz.
She was an award-winning visual artist, and published both science fiction and medical-sociology research.
She focused on helping troubled youth as a social worker early in her career, and was selflessly devoted to environmental and social-justice causes. She helped rescue endangered wildlife, and diligently worked to preserve the Florida environment, especially in the Glades region.
She was awarded the title of “Master Naturalist” from the University of Florida, and was recognized as a “Woman of Accomplishment” in the category of the Arts for the Glades region of Florida. She also designed the current Glades County (Florida) logo, which combined her talent for art with her passion for the environment.
She lived on a wilderness preserve in Muse in rural Glades County with her husband, where she enjoyed communing with nature and engaging in deep meditation.
She also helped start and run several charitable organizations in Florida in both the areas of human services and environmental preservation, including Floraglades Foundation.
A private service will be held with immediate family only and, in lieu of flowers, donations to Floraglades Foundation (see floraglades.org) can be made.
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