Abby Shaw Nalty passed away Saturday, at the family farm in Crossroads, Mississippi. She was 11 years old and is survived by her parents Jill Knight and Morgan Shaw Nalty and her sisters, Layne Watkins Nalty and Morgan Elizabeth Nalty and her beloved family dog, Creek. She is the granddaughter of Betsy Nalty and the late Donald J. Nalty, and Judge William and Donna Bendily Knight of Jennings, La. She is survived by her uncles Donald Nalty Jr. (Michelle), Nolan (Darcy) and William Knight Jr. (Melissa), her aunts, Helen Butcher (Kim), Elizabeth Smither (Michael), Stacey Mejia (Pablo), Jodi Knight; and her cousins William Nalty, Madison and Emily Smither, Price, Laura and Martin Butcher, Michael, Alex, Thomas, Collin, Kai, Gabrielle and Rachel Knight and Skye Mejia.
Abby had a radiance that was life affirming. She loved her family, friends and the outdoors, especially hunting, boating and swimming. Her vibrant personality and sunny smile shone on all around her. Abby's joyful spirit, kindness and adventurous nature made her a leader and a true friend to many. A sixth grader at Louise S. McGehee School, Abby ran cross country and track, played volleyball, sang in the choir, was on the honor roll, a service learning leader and spirit captain. She played soccer on the Chicago Fire Gold Team. She attended Camp Merrie-Woode in North Carolina the past four years where she achieved bow and was halfway through stern in canoeing. Abby attended Sunday School at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Abby had a radiance that was life affirming. She loved her family, friends and the outdoors, especially hunting, boating and swimming. Her vibrant personality and sunny smile shone on all around her. Abby's joyful spirit, kindness and adventurous nature made her a leader and a true friend to many. A sixth grader at Louise S. McGehee School, Abby ran cross country and track, played volleyball, sang in the choir, was on the honor roll, a service learning leader and spirit captain. She played soccer on the Chicago Fire Gold Team. She attended Camp Merrie-Woode in North Carolina the past four years where she achieved bow and was halfway through stern in canoeing. Abby attended Sunday School at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Abby Shaw Nalty passed away Saturday, at the family farm in Crossroads, Mississippi. She was 11 years old and is survived by her parents Jill Knight and Morgan Shaw Nalty and her sisters, Layne Watkins Nalty and Morgan Elizabeth Nalty and her beloved family dog, Creek. She is the granddaughter of Betsy Nalty and the late Donald J. Nalty, and Judge William and Donna Bendily Knight of Jennings, La. She is survived by her uncles Donald Nalty Jr. (Michelle), Nolan (Darcy) and William Knight Jr. (Melissa), her aunts, Helen Butcher (Kim), Elizabeth Smither (Michael), Stacey Mejia (Pablo), Jodi Knight; and her cousins William Nalty, Madison and Emily Smither, Price, Laura and Martin Butcher, Michael, Alex, Thomas, Collin, Kai, Gabrielle and Rachel Knight and Skye Mejia.
Abby had a radiance that was life affirming. She loved her family, friends and the outdoors, especially hunting, boating and swimming. Her vibrant personality and sunny smile shone on all around her. Abby's joyful spirit, kindness and adventurous nature made her a leader and a true friend to many. A sixth grader at Louise S. McGehee School, Abby ran cross country and track, played volleyball, sang in the choir, was on the honor roll, a service learning leader and spirit captain. She played soccer on the Chicago Fire Gold Team. She attended Camp Merrie-Woode in North Carolina the past four years where she achieved bow and was halfway through stern in canoeing. Abby attended Sunday School at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Abby had a radiance that was life affirming. She loved her family, friends and the outdoors, especially hunting, boating and swimming. Her vibrant personality and sunny smile shone on all around her. Abby's joyful spirit, kindness and adventurous nature made her a leader and a true friend to many. A sixth grader at Louise S. McGehee School, Abby ran cross country and track, played volleyball, sang in the choir, was on the honor roll, a service learning leader and spirit captain. She played soccer on the Chicago Fire Gold Team. She attended Camp Merrie-Woode in North Carolina the past four years where she achieved bow and was halfway through stern in canoeing. Abby attended Sunday School at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Bio by: Chris
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Obit in Lake Charles American Press 11-29-2010.
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