Myrtle Adelaide Abell
April 7, 1921 ~ November 24, 2012
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 11:00AM in St. John's Catholic Church, with Father Raymond Schmidt offciating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Myrtle Aud Abell, 91 of California, MD passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital with her family by her side on November 24, 2012. She was born on April 7, 1921, in Dameron, MD to the late Clarence M. and Estelle A. Combs Aud. She was the wife of the late Edward A. Abell.Myrtle was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, she loved the outdoors, cutting grass and working in her flowers. She loved decorating for the holidays, especially Christmas. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was an employee of PRB (Northrop Grumman) for 26 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Myrtle Ann Norris (friend Bunky Knott), of California, MD and her son's, John (Bubbie), (Sue) Abell of California, MD, and Ricky (Liz) Abell of Lindenhurst, IL, grandchildren; Bob (Coleen) Norris of Smyrna, DE, Crystal Norris and Johnny (Annette) Abell of California, MD, and Jared and Devin Abell of Lindenhurst, IL, also survived by seven great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren, siblings; Dorothy Schindler and Marie Trossbach of Hollywood, MD, Mary Schindler of FL, Francis Trossbach of Leonardtown, MD, Edna Trossbach of NJ, and John Aud of Park Hall, MD. In addition to her parents Myrtle was preceded in death by her siblings; Matthew, Thomas, Combs, and Clarence Aud, Teresa Trossbach, and Bernice Aud, and son-in-law Robert “Bobby” Norris.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.; Leonardtown, MD A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 11:00AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be her grandsons; Bob Norris, Johnny Abell, and Jared Abell, great-grandsons; Brandon Norris, Jeremy Norris, and Eric Martin. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Bubbie and Sue, Our hearts go out to you as you grieve the loss of your Mother. May God comfort you and all her loved ones. Myrtle was a beautiful Christain Women and she now has eternal peace and joy in heaven. You have our sympathy, love and prayers.”
“I am very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. I worked with her at Northrop and she was such a delite. When she was 84 she would tell me about cutting grass, I hope I can cut grass at 84. May she rest in peace. “
“Myrtle Ann and family, I am so sad to hear about Myrtle. She was my inspiration everyday that I saw her at work. She was and amazing woman and she will be missed. We shared many good laughs and memories. Take care and know that she is looking into the face of Jesus today. She will always be in your hearts.”
“Myrtle Ann, Bubbie, Johnny and families, I am so sorry to hear of Myrtle’s passing. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, and if there is anything I can do for you, please let me know.”
“Bubbie, Sue, and Family we are so sad to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful person. She will rest easy and get to spend Christmas in Heaven with her loved ones. She will always watch over the family and be with you in spirit. We will keep you in our prayers.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Myrtle was a great lady. She will be missed.”
“”To the Abell Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.” “
“Myrtle Ann, Bob, Crystal, and family, I was truly saddened to hear of Myrtle’s passing. What a gem of a person and a total joy to everyone who was lucky enogh to know her. God bless you. Take care of each other! With much love, Amy”
“Myrtle Ann, Crystal and family..your friends at PRB are so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady and took care of all of us for a long time. She will be missed greatly. “
“To the Abell Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Bubbie, Sue, Myrtle Ann and Family, Sorry for your loss. She was a great lady. Keep all the great memories close to your heart. You all are in my prayer’s!”
“Dear Myrtle Ann & Family: My sincere Sympathy on the passing of Myrtle Your Mom. A Mass will be said with the Missionary Servants remembering the family. May she rest in peace!”
“Myrtle Ann, Bubbie and the entire Abell family, we are sorry to hear of the passing of Myrtle. She was a fine lady and will be missed by many. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“To Myrtle’s family it pains me to hear the news of her passing and I send my sincere regrets. I sure will miss her. I could talk to Myrtle about anything. I admired how Myrtle was concerned and thoughtful to everyone’s feelings and needs. She demonstrated such kindness. On a humorous note, I used to think how I’d like to bottle her energy. She knew one speed and that was fast. My ego would not have challenged her in a foot race because I’m pretty sure Myrtle would have won! I can’t say enough about how wonderful my experiences with her were. We have all lost a very sweet woman. I toast to her life, she truly ‘lived’ it to the fullest.”
“Myrtle Ann and Crystal, I am so sorry to hear of Myrtle’s passing. She was such a wonderful lady and really made me laugh. May she rest in peace. If you need anything, please let me know. Prayers for you both!”
“What a pure and giving heart… My heart breaks for you all and I pray you find the comfort needed at this most difficult time. “
“Myrtle Ann and family, I was so sadden to hear of Myrtle’s passing. She was an extremely loving and hard working person. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do please let me know. “
“To the Abell Family— Sorry for your loss, may your wonderful momeries carry you thru this difficult time”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. She will be remember for her smile and the twinkle in her eye.”
“My heart goes out to all of you. I know you are glad she is at peace but will miss her terribly. She was such a dynamo, so sweet, such a pillar of our families. I couldn’t believe it was Christmas until I got her Christmas Card. She will be remembered and missed. love you guys. “
“Bubby,Sue,Myrtle Ann, Ricky and Family We are so sorry on the loss of Mrs Abell, she was a wonderful lady, very friendly,always a smile, hard working, she was always so active and couldnt believe all she did at her age. We hope all the wonderful memories of her will help you through this sad time. You are all in out thoughts and prayers. Love Wayne and Joan”
“Myrtle Ann and Family I am so sorry for your loss. My family and Myself send our sincere condolences…during this difficult time.. I so wish i could be there but you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We send all our love.(PSALMS 34:15,17-19) “
“We were very sorry to hear of Myrtle’s passing, she was a hard working person and always so friendly. May she rest in peace! Tommy and Rose Goldsborough”
“MERRY CHRISTMAS MOM.I LOVE YOU”
“Happy Birthday Mom I Love You.”
“Thinking of you today Myrtle! We miss you and love you!”
“Merry Christmas Mom another year gone. Love and Miss you .”