Parents were Benjamin Abbott and Lucy Green.
Printed in the Okolona Messenger dated March 25 1954
Final Tribute Paid Miss Frankie Abbott
At 10:30 Saturday morning in the stately colonial home in which she was born and lived her entire life, final tribute was paid Miss Frances Wade Abbott, for many years social, civic and church leader, who died at 11:00 o'clock last Thursday morning at the Okolona Community Hospital. The service was conducted by the Rev. William F Bumsted, rector of All Saints Episcopal Church of Tupelo. Mrs. E L Borden Jr accompanied by Mrs. F M Elliott, softly sang "Abide With Me" and "Nunc Dimittis". Burial was in the I O O F Cemetery with Barry Funeral Home in charge.
The active pallbearers were E L Borden, E H Latimer Jr., J E McCain Jr., R V King, T O Mabry, Louie DeMoville, and Dr. R G Hendrick.
The beloved "Miss Frankie", who was 72, had been in failing health for the past few years and had given up all activities outside her home except her church work. She entered the hospital following a heart attack a few days before her passing.
A daughter of the late Ben J and Lucy Green Abbott, she was a member of a prominent pioneer family. Miss Frankie and her two sisters, Mrs. Jack Abbott, the former Hallie Abbott, and Mrs. George Shelton, the former Miss Mary Abbott, attended Mississippi Industrial Institute and College at Columbus, now Mississippi State College for Women.
Miss Abbott was a charter member of Grace Episcopal Church and was instrumental in its organization and having the church and the rectory built. Until two years ago she was church treasurer and she served continuously as treasurer of the Auxiliary from the time it was organized until her death. It is said that she never missed a meeting. She taught Sunday School classes and was God mother to many children, including some of the second generation. In loving tribute to her leadership, her consecration to God and loyalty to the church, the new addition has been named the Frances Abbott Sunday School Room.
Miss Abbott was a charter member of the Twentieth Century Club and was outstanding in community service. She was helpful in securing the Carnegie Library for the City and landscaped the grounds. She also landscaped the cemetery, personally planting many of the shrubs and bulbs and tending them for many years. An ardent grower of flowers and an authority on decoration, Miss Frankie often furnished the flowers and decorated churches and homes for wedding ceremonies. Her home garden was always lovely and she enjoyed giving cut flowers, plants and bulbs to her friends. Her home, which she shared with Mrs. Shelton, and George Shelton Jr., with its excellent library and antique furnishings, was noted for its culture, religious atmosphere and hospitality.
Miss Abbott leaves her two sisters and a number of nephews and nieces.
Printed in the Okolona Messenger dated March 25 1954
Final Tribute Paid Miss Frankie Abbott
At 10:30 Saturday morning in the stately colonial home in which she was born and lived her entire life, final tribute was paid Miss Frances Wade Abbott, for many years social, civic and church leader, who died at 11:00 o'clock last Thursday morning at the Okolona Community Hospital. The service was conducted by the Rev. William F Bumsted, rector of All Saints Episcopal Church of Tupelo. Mrs. E L Borden Jr accompanied by Mrs. F M Elliott, softly sang "Abide With Me" and "Nunc Dimittis". Burial was in the I O O F Cemetery with Barry Funeral Home in charge.
The active pallbearers were E L Borden, E H Latimer Jr., J E McCain Jr., R V King, T O Mabry, Louie DeMoville, and Dr. R G Hendrick.
The beloved "Miss Frankie", who was 72, had been in failing health for the past few years and had given up all activities outside her home except her church work. She entered the hospital following a heart attack a few days before her passing.
A daughter of the late Ben J and Lucy Green Abbott, she was a member of a prominent pioneer family. Miss Frankie and her two sisters, Mrs. Jack Abbott, the former Hallie Abbott, and Mrs. George Shelton, the former Miss Mary Abbott, attended Mississippi Industrial Institute and College at Columbus, now Mississippi State College for Women.
Miss Abbott was a charter member of Grace Episcopal Church and was instrumental in its organization and having the church and the rectory built. Until two years ago she was church treasurer and she served continuously as treasurer of the Auxiliary from the time it was organized until her death. It is said that she never missed a meeting. She taught Sunday School classes and was God mother to many children, including some of the second generation. In loving tribute to her leadership, her consecration to God and loyalty to the church, the new addition has been named the Frances Abbott Sunday School Room.
Miss Abbott was a charter member of the Twentieth Century Club and was outstanding in community service. She was helpful in securing the Carnegie Library for the City and landscaped the grounds. She also landscaped the cemetery, personally planting many of the shrubs and bulbs and tending them for many years. An ardent grower of flowers and an authority on decoration, Miss Frankie often furnished the flowers and decorated churches and homes for wedding ceremonies. Her home garden was always lovely and she enjoyed giving cut flowers, plants and bulbs to her friends. Her home, which she shared with Mrs. Shelton, and George Shelton Jr., with its excellent library and antique furnishings, was noted for its culture, religious atmosphere and hospitality.
Miss Abbott leaves her two sisters and a number of nephews and nieces.
Parents were Benjamin Abbott and Lucy Green.
Printed in the Okolona Messenger dated March 25 1954
Final Tribute Paid Miss Frankie Abbott
At 10:30 Saturday morning in the stately colonial home in which she was born and lived her entire life, final tribute was paid Miss Frances Wade Abbott, for many years social, civic and church leader, who died at 11:00 o'clock last Thursday morning at the Okolona Community Hospital. The service was conducted by the Rev. William F Bumsted, rector of All Saints Episcopal Church of Tupelo. Mrs. E L Borden Jr accompanied by Mrs. F M Elliott, softly sang "Abide With Me" and "Nunc Dimittis". Burial was in the I O O F Cemetery with Barry Funeral Home in charge.
The active pallbearers were E L Borden, E H Latimer Jr., J E McCain Jr., R V King, T O Mabry, Louie DeMoville, and Dr. R G Hendrick.
The beloved "Miss Frankie", who was 72, had been in failing health for the past few years and had given up all activities outside her home except her church work. She entered the hospital following a heart attack a few days before her passing.
A daughter of the late Ben J and Lucy Green Abbott, she was a member of a prominent pioneer family. Miss Frankie and her two sisters, Mrs. Jack Abbott, the former Hallie Abbott, and Mrs. George Shelton, the former Miss Mary Abbott, attended Mississippi Industrial Institute and College at Columbus, now Mississippi State College for Women.
Miss Abbott was a charter member of Grace Episcopal Church and was instrumental in its organization and having the church and the rectory built. Until two years ago she was church treasurer and she served continuously as treasurer of the Auxiliary from the time it was organized until her death. It is said that she never missed a meeting. She taught Sunday School classes and was God mother to many children, including some of the second generation. In loving tribute to her leadership, her consecration to God and loyalty to the church, the new addition has been named the Frances Abbott Sunday School Room.
Miss Abbott was a charter member of the Twentieth Century Club and was outstanding in community service. She was helpful in securing the Carnegie Library for the City and landscaped the grounds. She also landscaped the cemetery, personally planting many of the shrubs and bulbs and tending them for many years. An ardent grower of flowers and an authority on decoration, Miss Frankie often furnished the flowers and decorated churches and homes for wedding ceremonies. Her home garden was always lovely and she enjoyed giving cut flowers, plants and bulbs to her friends. Her home, which she shared with Mrs. Shelton, and George Shelton Jr., with its excellent library and antique furnishings, was noted for its culture, religious atmosphere and hospitality.
Miss Abbott leaves her two sisters and a number of nephews and nieces.
Printed in the Okolona Messenger dated March 25 1954
Final Tribute Paid Miss Frankie Abbott
At 10:30 Saturday morning in the stately colonial home in which she was born and lived her entire life, final tribute was paid Miss Frances Wade Abbott, for many years social, civic and church leader, who died at 11:00 o'clock last Thursday morning at the Okolona Community Hospital. The service was conducted by the Rev. William F Bumsted, rector of All Saints Episcopal Church of Tupelo. Mrs. E L Borden Jr accompanied by Mrs. F M Elliott, softly sang "Abide With Me" and "Nunc Dimittis". Burial was in the I O O F Cemetery with Barry Funeral Home in charge.
The active pallbearers were E L Borden, E H Latimer Jr., J E McCain Jr., R V King, T O Mabry, Louie DeMoville, and Dr. R G Hendrick.
The beloved "Miss Frankie", who was 72, had been in failing health for the past few years and had given up all activities outside her home except her church work. She entered the hospital following a heart attack a few days before her passing.
A daughter of the late Ben J and Lucy Green Abbott, she was a member of a prominent pioneer family. Miss Frankie and her two sisters, Mrs. Jack Abbott, the former Hallie Abbott, and Mrs. George Shelton, the former Miss Mary Abbott, attended Mississippi Industrial Institute and College at Columbus, now Mississippi State College for Women.
Miss Abbott was a charter member of Grace Episcopal Church and was instrumental in its organization and having the church and the rectory built. Until two years ago she was church treasurer and she served continuously as treasurer of the Auxiliary from the time it was organized until her death. It is said that she never missed a meeting. She taught Sunday School classes and was God mother to many children, including some of the second generation. In loving tribute to her leadership, her consecration to God and loyalty to the church, the new addition has been named the Frances Abbott Sunday School Room.
Miss Abbott was a charter member of the Twentieth Century Club and was outstanding in community service. She was helpful in securing the Carnegie Library for the City and landscaped the grounds. She also landscaped the cemetery, personally planting many of the shrubs and bulbs and tending them for many years. An ardent grower of flowers and an authority on decoration, Miss Frankie often furnished the flowers and decorated churches and homes for wedding ceremonies. Her home garden was always lovely and she enjoyed giving cut flowers, plants and bulbs to her friends. Her home, which she shared with Mrs. Shelton, and George Shelton Jr., with its excellent library and antique furnishings, was noted for its culture, religious atmosphere and hospitality.
Miss Abbott leaves her two sisters and a number of nephews and nieces.
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