Ann Abbott, 96, went to be with her Lord and family December 1, 2022, at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, Missouri. Ann was born August 10, 1926, to Harry and Lucille Sherer in Newburg, MO. She lived most of her life in Springfield, graduating from Senior High where she was a Kiltie Twirler and attended SMS. Ann was joined in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Bill Abbott, by his father Rev. H.T. Abbott in 1944. A woman of strong faith, Ann served Jesus in numerous capacities. An active member of First Baptist Church, she taught Sunday school and was involved in prayer and mission groups. Ann lived out her faith by volunteering for Meals on Wheels and cooking for the needy, ill and shut-ins. She worked as a secretary, salesperson and finally as owner/operator (along with Bill) of Plaza Towers Card and Gift Shop. Ann was preceded in death by her husband Bill of 62 years; sisters Harriett Hutchens and Jimmie Sue Parker; and four nephews and one niece. She is survived by her children, Kerry and Joyce Abbott, and Pam and David Denny; grandchildren, Ryan Abbott, Lara Abbott and Sydney and Dean Baldwin; great-grandchildren, Quincy and Mack Baldwin and Evelyn Ellefson.
Private burial at Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Published in Springfield News-Leader, Dec6, 2022
Private burial at Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Published in Springfield News-Leader, Dec6, 2022
Ann Abbott, 96, went to be with her Lord and family December 1, 2022, at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, Missouri. Ann was born August 10, 1926, to Harry and Lucille Sherer in Newburg, MO. She lived most of her life in Springfield, graduating from Senior High where she was a Kiltie Twirler and attended SMS. Ann was joined in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Bill Abbott, by his father Rev. H.T. Abbott in 1944. A woman of strong faith, Ann served Jesus in numerous capacities. An active member of First Baptist Church, she taught Sunday school and was involved in prayer and mission groups. Ann lived out her faith by volunteering for Meals on Wheels and cooking for the needy, ill and shut-ins. She worked as a secretary, salesperson and finally as owner/operator (along with Bill) of Plaza Towers Card and Gift Shop. Ann was preceded in death by her husband Bill of 62 years; sisters Harriett Hutchens and Jimmie Sue Parker; and four nephews and one niece. She is survived by her children, Kerry and Joyce Abbott, and Pam and David Denny; grandchildren, Ryan Abbott, Lara Abbott and Sydney and Dean Baldwin; great-grandchildren, Quincy and Mack Baldwin and Evelyn Ellefson.
Private burial at Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Published in Springfield News-Leader, Dec6, 2022
Private burial at Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Published in Springfield News-Leader, Dec6, 2022
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