Rites Uncertain
For Mrs. Abbitt
Former Rector's Widow
Dies In Louisville
Funeral arrangements have not been completed today for Mrs. George C. Abbitt, widow of the former rector of Grace Episcopal Church, who died in Louisville over the week-end.
Original plan was to return the body to Hopkinsville for services at Grace Church but it was uncertain today whether the funeral will be in Hopkinsville or Louisville. Arrangements have been held up pending the arrival of a son, Macon Abbitt, who was in New York on business at the time of her death.
Death of Mrs. Abbitt in Louisville was attributed to complications resulting from a broken hip sustained last spring.
Mrs. Abbitt was the former Emma Josephine Auguste, a member of an old Virginia family of Hugenot descent. She was married in 1889 to George C. Abbitt who became rector of Grace Episcopal Church in June, 1902. He served as rector for 27 years until his death May 15, 1929. In June 1927, the 25th anniversary of his rectorship, a service in his honor was held at the First Baptist Church at which tribute was paid him by the members of the Ministerial Association and leading citizens of the city. Mr. Abbitt was known as the "community pastor".
Mrs. Abbitt was of a retiring nature, but her intelligence and sweet, Christian spirit made her greatly beloved by the members of the congregation of Grace Church and others fortunate enough to be admitted to her friendship.
Two sons survive: Macon Abbitt, an architect in St. Louis, and William Henry Abbitt, professor of physics at the State College of Washington, in Pullman, Wash.
Kentucky New Era
Monday, Aug. 8, 1949
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Mrs. Abbitt's Rites
Wednesday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. George C. Abbitt, who died over the week-end at her home in Louisville, will be held at four o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Grace Episcopal Church in Hopkinsville. The Rev. Ben Will Tinsley of Owensboro will conduct the service.
Mrs. Abbitt, widow of the former rector of Grace Church, died of complications resulting from a broken hip sustained last spring. Funeral plans were delayed due to the absence of her son Macon Abbitt, who was in New York on business at the time of her death. Mrs. Abbitt is survived by another son, William Henry Abbitt, of Pullman, Wash.
Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
Kentucky New Era
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 1949
The above obits graciously shared by Righthouse, Find A Grave contributor #47095361.
Daughter of Nathaniel and Sarah (Russell) Auguste
View online death certificate.
For Mrs. Abbitt
Former Rector's Widow
Dies In Louisville
Funeral arrangements have not been completed today for Mrs. George C. Abbitt, widow of the former rector of Grace Episcopal Church, who died in Louisville over the week-end.
Original plan was to return the body to Hopkinsville for services at Grace Church but it was uncertain today whether the funeral will be in Hopkinsville or Louisville. Arrangements have been held up pending the arrival of a son, Macon Abbitt, who was in New York on business at the time of her death.
Death of Mrs. Abbitt in Louisville was attributed to complications resulting from a broken hip sustained last spring.
Mrs. Abbitt was the former Emma Josephine Auguste, a member of an old Virginia family of Hugenot descent. She was married in 1889 to George C. Abbitt who became rector of Grace Episcopal Church in June, 1902. He served as rector for 27 years until his death May 15, 1929. In June 1927, the 25th anniversary of his rectorship, a service in his honor was held at the First Baptist Church at which tribute was paid him by the members of the Ministerial Association and leading citizens of the city. Mr. Abbitt was known as the "community pastor".
Mrs. Abbitt was of a retiring nature, but her intelligence and sweet, Christian spirit made her greatly beloved by the members of the congregation of Grace Church and others fortunate enough to be admitted to her friendship.
Two sons survive: Macon Abbitt, an architect in St. Louis, and William Henry Abbitt, professor of physics at the State College of Washington, in Pullman, Wash.
Kentucky New Era
Monday, Aug. 8, 1949
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Mrs. Abbitt's Rites
Wednesday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. George C. Abbitt, who died over the week-end at her home in Louisville, will be held at four o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Grace Episcopal Church in Hopkinsville. The Rev. Ben Will Tinsley of Owensboro will conduct the service.
Mrs. Abbitt, widow of the former rector of Grace Church, died of complications resulting from a broken hip sustained last spring. Funeral plans were delayed due to the absence of her son Macon Abbitt, who was in New York on business at the time of her death. Mrs. Abbitt is survived by another son, William Henry Abbitt, of Pullman, Wash.
Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
Kentucky New Era
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 1949
The above obits graciously shared by Righthouse, Find A Grave contributor #47095361.
Daughter of Nathaniel and Sarah (Russell) Auguste
View online death certificate.
Rites Uncertain
For Mrs. Abbitt
Former Rector's Widow
Dies In Louisville
Funeral arrangements have not been completed today for Mrs. George C. Abbitt, widow of the former rector of Grace Episcopal Church, who died in Louisville over the week-end.
Original plan was to return the body to Hopkinsville for services at Grace Church but it was uncertain today whether the funeral will be in Hopkinsville or Louisville. Arrangements have been held up pending the arrival of a son, Macon Abbitt, who was in New York on business at the time of her death.
Death of Mrs. Abbitt in Louisville was attributed to complications resulting from a broken hip sustained last spring.
Mrs. Abbitt was the former Emma Josephine Auguste, a member of an old Virginia family of Hugenot descent. She was married in 1889 to George C. Abbitt who became rector of Grace Episcopal Church in June, 1902. He served as rector for 27 years until his death May 15, 1929. In June 1927, the 25th anniversary of his rectorship, a service in his honor was held at the First Baptist Church at which tribute was paid him by the members of the Ministerial Association and leading citizens of the city. Mr. Abbitt was known as the "community pastor".
Mrs. Abbitt was of a retiring nature, but her intelligence and sweet, Christian spirit made her greatly beloved by the members of the congregation of Grace Church and others fortunate enough to be admitted to her friendship.
Two sons survive: Macon Abbitt, an architect in St. Louis, and William Henry Abbitt, professor of physics at the State College of Washington, in Pullman, Wash.
Kentucky New Era
Monday, Aug. 8, 1949
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Mrs. Abbitt's Rites
Wednesday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. George C. Abbitt, who died over the week-end at her home in Louisville, will be held at four o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Grace Episcopal Church in Hopkinsville. The Rev. Ben Will Tinsley of Owensboro will conduct the service.
Mrs. Abbitt, widow of the former rector of Grace Church, died of complications resulting from a broken hip sustained last spring. Funeral plans were delayed due to the absence of her son Macon Abbitt, who was in New York on business at the time of her death. Mrs. Abbitt is survived by another son, William Henry Abbitt, of Pullman, Wash.
Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
Kentucky New Era
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 1949
The above obits graciously shared by Righthouse, Find A Grave contributor #47095361.
Daughter of Nathaniel and Sarah (Russell) Auguste
View online death certificate.
For Mrs. Abbitt
Former Rector's Widow
Dies In Louisville
Funeral arrangements have not been completed today for Mrs. George C. Abbitt, widow of the former rector of Grace Episcopal Church, who died in Louisville over the week-end.
Original plan was to return the body to Hopkinsville for services at Grace Church but it was uncertain today whether the funeral will be in Hopkinsville or Louisville. Arrangements have been held up pending the arrival of a son, Macon Abbitt, who was in New York on business at the time of her death.
Death of Mrs. Abbitt in Louisville was attributed to complications resulting from a broken hip sustained last spring.
Mrs. Abbitt was the former Emma Josephine Auguste, a member of an old Virginia family of Hugenot descent. She was married in 1889 to George C. Abbitt who became rector of Grace Episcopal Church in June, 1902. He served as rector for 27 years until his death May 15, 1929. In June 1927, the 25th anniversary of his rectorship, a service in his honor was held at the First Baptist Church at which tribute was paid him by the members of the Ministerial Association and leading citizens of the city. Mr. Abbitt was known as the "community pastor".
Mrs. Abbitt was of a retiring nature, but her intelligence and sweet, Christian spirit made her greatly beloved by the members of the congregation of Grace Church and others fortunate enough to be admitted to her friendship.
Two sons survive: Macon Abbitt, an architect in St. Louis, and William Henry Abbitt, professor of physics at the State College of Washington, in Pullman, Wash.
Kentucky New Era
Monday, Aug. 8, 1949
--------------------------
Mrs. Abbitt's Rites
Wednesday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. George C. Abbitt, who died over the week-end at her home in Louisville, will be held at four o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Grace Episcopal Church in Hopkinsville. The Rev. Ben Will Tinsley of Owensboro will conduct the service.
Mrs. Abbitt, widow of the former rector of Grace Church, died of complications resulting from a broken hip sustained last spring. Funeral plans were delayed due to the absence of her son Macon Abbitt, who was in New York on business at the time of her death. Mrs. Abbitt is survived by another son, William Henry Abbitt, of Pullman, Wash.
Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
Kentucky New Era
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 1949
The above obits graciously shared by Righthouse, Find A Grave contributor #47095361.
Daughter of Nathaniel and Sarah (Russell) Auguste
View online death certificate.
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