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Katherine Hawks Abbott, 87, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was married to Julian Morris Abbott for 44 years before he passed away. Katherine was born May 24, 1923, in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Annie and Willie Hawks. She retired as a supervisor from Imperial Reading after 39 years of service. Katherine was a member of Forest United Methodist Church for 67 years.
Along with her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Dottie Mae Coleman, and her brother, Carl Hawks.
Katherine is survived by her daughter, Sandra A. Ooten; her son J. Maurice Abbott Jr., and his wife, Ruth; her two sisters: Geraldine Hatcher and Janet Farish; her three grandchildren, Timothy Abbott, Mark Ooten and his wife, Kelly, and Mary Ooten; her great-grandson, Logan Ooten; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at Virginia Memorial Park, with the Rev. Bill Burleigh officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Oct. 29, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and other times at the home of her son, J. Maurice Abbott Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Forest United Methodist Church, 1150 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA 24551, (434) 525-4025.
To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral
home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel, is serving the Abbott family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Maria Croft
November 22, 2010
Sandra, Maurice and Families - we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I have such fond memories of time spent with your family in Forest during our "growing-up" years. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. With love - Billy & Maria
Sherry Richardson
November 1, 2010
Sandra & Family- I was saddened to hear about the passing of your mother, she was a very sweet person.I know what it is like to loose a parent, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.May God Bless you all.
October 31, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers.May God keep you wrapped in his Loving Arms during this very sad time.
Rick,Melissa,Katie and Hannah Burnett
marshall&sylvia shuff
October 29, 2010
may god bless her.
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