FUNERAL HOME

Kraft Funeral Service

2776 Charlestown Rd

New Albany, Indiana

Sue Abell Obituary

CLARKSVILLE - Abell, Sue, 64, passed away at Clark Memorial Hospital, January 29, 2013.

She was born July 28, 1948 in Elizabethtown, IL, to her late parents, Benjamin and Nora Mae Hurford. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Rita Scarbrough.

She was a member of Charlestown Road Southern Baptist Church in New Albany.

Survivors include: husband, Wes Abell; son, Jeremy Ryan Abell (Wendy Noel); daughter, Carrie Ellen Abell; grandchildren, James Robert Burden, Sean Burden and Chandler Abell; sisters, Debbie Ploetz (Larry) and Kathleen Hurford; and brothers, Michael Hurford, Terry Hurford (Ginger), Jesse Hurford (Diane) and Tommy Hurford (Diana) .

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN. Her funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in the Kraft Charlestown Road Chapel with entombment to follow in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany, IN.

Online condolences may be made to: www.kraftfs.com.

Published by Courier-Journal on Jan. 31, 2013.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Sue Abell

Not sure what to say?





Very sorry to read about Sue's death. My thoughts are with Wes and family. Sue was always such a sweet person to be around when we worked together at SBTS.

David Akers

February 4, 2013

.Wes, Was shocked when a friend of mine sent me the news about Sue. I am so sorry; she was such a sweetie. Please know you and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers. Eileen

Eileen

February 3, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, at this very sad time. May God bless and keep you all in His care.

Marge & Donna Mundy

February 2, 2013

We are all so sorry for your loss. God will be with you. Our prayers go out to The Abell Family. The Reid Family

Michael Reid

February 1, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Uncle Wayne & Aunt Diana Abell

January 31, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss,keeping you in thoughts and prayers. The Kennedy family

January 31, 2013

Wes, You will be in my thoughts & prayers! I'm so sorry for your loss. May Your faith keep you strong..

Monica Miles

January 31, 2013

Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results

Make a Donation
in Sue Abell's name

Memorial Events
for Sue Abell

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Kraft Funeral Service

2776 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150

How to support Sue's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Sue Abell's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more