Barbara Ann Abell
April 18, 1938 ~ July 15, 2011
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with prayers being recited at 7:00 PM.
Barbara Ann Abell, 73, of Clements, MD, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer on July 15, 2011. Born on April 18, 1938 in Hollywood, MD, she was the daughter of the late Claude E. Abell and Catherine Abell. She was the loving wife of 55 years to John B. Abell whom she married in St. John’s Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD on June 16, 1956. Mrs. Abell is survived by her children; Beverly Ann Abell, John Michael Abell, Joseph Gregory Abell, Charles Vincent Abell, Barbara Jean Norris, William Anthony Abell, and Robert Lee Abell all of Clements, MD. Mrs. Abell is also survived by her siblings; Joseph Kenneth Abell, Jeanette Cameron, Eileen Tippett, Mary Evelyn Brugman, and grandchildren Michelle Ann Stenstrom, Woodrow Wilson Norris, III, Sara Jean Norris, Rebecca Ann Norris, great grandchildren; Brittney Moore, and Cameron Stenstrom. Mrs. Abell is preceded in death by a son Thomas Booth Abell and one brother James Claude “Buck” Abell. Barbara was a homemaker and farmed with her husband and family. She enjoyed; cooking, country music, flowers, shopping, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and most of all her beloved husband John B. Mrs. Abell was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Tommy Bowles, Perry Guy, Frankie Cameron, Chris Brugman, David Abell, and Jimmy Farr. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Timmy Cameron, Tommy Farr, Ricky Farr, Woody Norris and Sara Norris. Contribution's in memory of Barbara Ann Abell may be made to St. John’s Catholic Church, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636.
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“Mr. John, I am so sorry to hear Miss Barbara passed away. But, Please know she is now pain free and watching over us all. Please take care of yourself and know we are all here if you need us. We all love you both very much. Cyndi”
“Beverly I was saddened to hear of your mothers passing. May God Bless and be with all your family during this trying time and always.”
“Barabara Ann was one of the kindest and hardest working women I know. Enjoyed meeting up with her and John B. in the stores and catching up on things with them. Our love and Sympathy to you all. Cousin Ann and Dan”
“My condolences to the family. Barbara was a wonderful person. I went to school with her at St. Mary’s Academy. Wilhelmina Wood’s sister, Mary Frances Abell”
“As a child living in Compton, I remember Mrs. Abell on the back of the tobaco planter with the kids, as John B drove the tractor. Mrs Abell was a hardworking farmers wife, out in the fields without complaint. My condolences to the family…Mrs. Abell will be missed by all.”
“So sorry to hear about Barbara’s death. When we were operating the Leonardtown Supermarket She was a great customer. We had a lot of laughs. May she rest in peace. Johnny and Phyllis Joseph”
“Bev, So sorry to hear about your Mom. God Bless you and your family.”
“To John B and all the family, my sincere condolences and prayers. I will miss seeing you and Barbara at CVS and the grocery store. It was always a pleasure to talk with the two of you. “
“Beverly and family, Our prayers and thoughts will always be with you through this differcult time. She will always be watching over you and your family. Lynn & Monique”
“Beverly, I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. I know you loved her dearly – I know she must have been a great lady because she has a wonderful daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless “
“John B. & family – from our Abell family on the other end of Bayside Road, our sincere condolances and prayers. As we all know, farm work is one of the hardest jobs there is. I remember passing by your farm & seeing your family out planting crops, especially cutting tobacco. No job was done without the entire family pitching in to help. May your wife/Mom/Grandmom rest in peace knowing she has given her all to her family in every way she possibly could. God has wrapped his arms around her & taken her to be with him in heaven. “
“Beverly, I am so sorry to hear that your mom passed away. Know now that she is free of pain and in a better place. God Bless you and your family and know that your friends are here if you need us. Take Care. Hazel.”
“Bev,Michelle and family, We were all saddened to hear of your mom/grandma’s passing. Your mom was such a kind and friendly lady! I’ll always remember her beautiful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all of you. Please let us know if you need anything. Love, Anne,Skip and family”
“Beverly,We were saddened to hear about the loss of your Mom. May God bless you and your family and give you strength during this difficult time. Tom, Donna and family.”
“To the Abell Family, What a great wife and mom you had. Treasure the many years of memories that you have shared with her. Know that even though she is not in site she will always be with you in your heart. She is watching over you all now. Take care of yourselves. We are just around the corner if you need us.”
“Eileen and the Abell Family, You have our sympathy and prayers during this very difficult time. Remember all the happy times that you shared and never let them go. God bless you all.”
“‘Beverly, I am so sorry to hear about your mother passing. God Bless you and yourfamily during this time.”
“It is so saddening when you see this happen to a family who shared a deep love. Young couples should look at the life they lived together and learn something from it. I little hard work together never hurts anyone. It makes you stronger. I hope you wife and mother is at peace. “
“May God bless, comfort and give strength to Uncle John B and the entire Abell family. It is such a tremendous loss for her family and I am so very sad for them. Aunt Barbara Ann was a gift, a treasure, an angel. She is now with our Lord above. She will be missed beyond words. “
“To The Family, In your memories may you find comfort. in your friends and family may you find love. And in your heart may you find the strength to help you through this sorrowful time.”