Ollie Virginia Abell
March 11, 1940 ~ July 8, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 11, 2013 from 5:00 PM -8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
O. Virginia Abell, 73, of Hollywood, MD., passed away surrounded by her family on July 8, 2013 in Callaway, MD. Born on March 11, 1940 in Ridge, MD., she was the daughter of the late Ernest Forrest and Jeanette Forrest-Tucker. Virginia is survived by her husband Michael S. Abell, Sr., whom she married in Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Mary’s City, MD., on August 20, 1955. Virginia is survived by her children; Mike Abell (Carin) of Leonardtown, MD., Frances Francisco (Jim), Allan Abell (Dottie) both of Hollywood, MD., 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, siblings; Jean Clements of Lexington Park, MD., and Florence Whitten of Callaway, MD. She is preceded in death by daughter Mary Abell-Riffe, and siblings; Helen Marie Langley, Sandra Knott, and Clarence Forrest. Virginia graduated from Great Mills High School, and was a housewife. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 11, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Phil Langley, Herman Knott, Benny Knott, Bobby Clements, Tommy Bean, and J.B. Abell. Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“She will be sorely missed. Smart, funny and full of life is how I will always remember her.”
“Stanley and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this sad time. Virginia was a wonderful person with a kind soul and we have surely lost a good one. I am heart broken that she passed, but in the same breath I am glad she is no longer suffering. God bless you all. With love, Shelly and Rosie.”
“Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Abell Family. Virginia was one of the sweetest Ladies I have ever known and she will be surely missed by all of her family and friends. RIP Virginia Love you!”
“Stanley & Family My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you. Aunt Virginia was one of the best, always loved being around her, so very sweet. May God Bless you. Love you.”
“Stanley, please know you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. We always thought a lot of Virginia, especially for how she treated us just like family back 27 years ago when we first met her. She embraced us on our first meeting and held our hearts ever since. Virginia, until we meet again.”
“Stanley and family we send our deepest sympathy to all of you and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We will always remember Virginia as a kind and loving person. “
“Stanley and the Abell family my thoughts and prayers go out to you all, Virginia and I pitched horseshoes together at Dew Drop and she was a great friend to me and a wonderful lady!!! “
“Stanley and family, just wanted you to know that even across the miles you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Virginia as she was a really nice and wonderful person with a great sense of humor. She did indeed make you feel very comfortable by her warmth. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.”
“Going to miss you, glad you are not suffeering anymore. We had some good times at bingo, didn’t win a lot, but sure did a lot of laughing. every time I look at the angel you gave me for my birthday I’ll think of you and know you are in heaven looking down on me & Randy. love Joann “
“Stanley and family: I was so sorry to hear about Virginia. She always made you feel so comfortable and I enjoyed talking to her so much. She was a wonderful neighbor and I know she will be missed by all who knew her.”
“I am deeply sorry to know that Virginia has passed. She was a great person. I felt comfortable with her the very first time I met her. She had such a warmness & calmness about her. I will truly miss her. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of her family.”
“Thoughts and prayers go out to the Abell family.”
“Our deepest condolences to the Abell family and friends. I have known Virginia and her family for so many years. What a great lady!!! Time cannot erase beautiful memories of a loved one gone to rest. She will never be forgotten by the ones who loved her best. Hold these memories close to your hearts. Your Friends, Fred and Julia”
“Stanley and Family:Remembering you in my thoughts and prayers .I always loved being around her when we were young..I know you all will miss her very much. “
“My thoughts are with all of you. I have known Miss Virginia my whole life and she was a wonderful person always a kind word to say. She will be missed God bless you all.”
“Dear Family our prayers and love are with you. May God comfort you. Virginia will truly be missed. She was a wonderful person and I will always remember the times I got to spend with her and the family. Hugs to all. Curt & Wanda Fern”
“I’m thinking and praying for the Abell family during this difficult time. Virginia (and family) took my family in and treated us as their own. I will always be grateful for that. Virginia will be missed. With Love, Shannon and Justin”
“So sorry to hear of Virginia’s passing. I didn’t know until I read the paper on Friday. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Rest In Peace Virginia. “