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Abigail Williams Obituary
13, of Delphi, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. She was born June 23, 2003 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, to her mother Anna M. Williams.
Abby was an 8th grader at Delphi Community Middle School, where she played saxophone in the school band, and was on the volleyball team. She had attended several area churches with her family. She enjoyed reading, and had a big reading counts number in her language arts class. She loved to camp and swim, and loved being outdoors, she liked riding ATV's with her family on camping trips to Michigan. She loved all animals, especially her cat Bongo. She enjoyed photography & art, drawing and creating little masterpiece's, that decorated her mothers home. She and her good friend Libby were excited and looking forward to planning their next 4 years of school together.
Surviving: mother-Anna M. Williams of Delphi; maternal grandparents: Diane & Eric Erskin of Delphi, Clif Williams of Grand Rapids, MI; maternal great grandparents: Jacqueline DeWeese of Rossville, Royal Erskin of Westaburg, MI; aunts & uncles; special cousins: Jayden & Aleah Erskin. Preceded in death by maternal great grandparents; & aunt Janie.
Services: Friends may call Saturday from 4-8 p.m. at the Delphi Community High School Gymnasium, with a lantern release at 8 p.m. in front of the Middle School. Private family funeral & burial will take place Sunday. Abbott Funeral Home, Inc., Delphi, in charge of arrangements. www.abbottfuneralhome.com
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Marian Merlino
December 21, 2024
Your story has touched my heart always, rip.
Linda Kay Hoefakker
November 13, 2024
This week we know L.E let you down. Love and prayers angel
Nicole M
November 12, 2024
Yesterday you and your loved ones received justice Sending healing thoughts and prayers to friends and family Abby ~Walk with Jesus sweet girl You'll always be missed, eternally young, forever loved
Anonymous
October 25, 2024
As the days pass may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Keeping you all in my heart.
Amy French
March 22, 2024
Rest in Peace beautiful Angel. You are missed but never forgotten.
Marie Meyers
March 21, 2024
Rest in Peace, Abby. We friends all miss you so much.
Amanda Canada
August 28, 2023
Rest in peace sweet angel. You and Libby both hold a special place in my heart.
Amy French
August 15, 2023
I came to visit you at your grave last month. Just to pay my respects and let you know my group "Journey to Justice" and every member love you and pray for you and Libby. We won´t stop praying for you girls and supporting your families because that´s what is most important. I went to the bridge and I couldn´t stop weeping. But you are both with God in Heaven. Safe, free from pain and harm. But we all still miss you here on earth and always will. We love you!
Colette Harris
August 13, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Araminta Clibborn
July 8, 2023
Even though time has passed these two young beautiful souls remain in my thoughts. Araminta
Michelle Imhausen
July 8, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief, which has no time limit! Thinking of you sweet Abby rest with the angels in Jesus arms! Love from Plainfield, Indiana
Kimberly C
July 6, 2023
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and Libby.
Michael Robb
March 4, 2023
I didn't know you, but you are not far from my mind and heart. I wish I could have been there for you that day. May you rest in peace angel.
Michelle Imhausen
February 15, 2023
Rest in Peace sweet girl
Dana
February 13, 2023
Rest in peace. You are missed dearly.
Reese Robinson
November 9, 2022
Rest in Peace Angel. You are missed and You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pennie Prichard
November 7, 2022
A beautiful angel is now cradled in God's arms. Bless the family & friends of this precious child.
A Mom with daughters
November 1, 2022
Read about your story. This is painful. You were taken way to soon. I pray for your family that the years ahead bring unfathomable understanding and peace.
Rest well.
S.
October 31, 2022
I remember you often.
Wishing your family strength in the hard days ahead.
Michelle Imhausen
August 24, 2022
Loving you from Plainfield, IN! Praying for peace and answers for your family!! RIH sweet girl
Amy French
August 24, 2022
I have been praying for over 5 years for you and Libby and your families. You are both loved and missed by the whole world. Your addicting smile, your spunk and vibrant personality is missed by all who know you. You are at peace with our Lord and will rest for all eternity. We all love you sweet child
Hope
August 23, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
A mom in Michigan
July 25, 2022
May Abby always R.I.P
Stella
May 7, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ashton
April 6, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sydnee
February 15, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jodiemosley
April 12, 2021
Rip
MICHAEL G MCCAMMON
March 15, 2021
Abigail, it has been four years now since you and your friend Libby went to heaven together. We don't always know why the lord let things happen to good people such as you and Libby, I guess we are not to question, but still one can't help but to do so. I know heaven is a good and peaceful place, and I know you're up there with your best friend Libby. You're both in a good place with no more sadness, pain or suffering. God Bless your family and friends, and may the lord continue to bless you and Libby up there in heaven.
Michelle
March 15, 2021
To the sweet Angel in Heaven! You’ve touched so many lives with your short time here on earth! I pray for your family and all those who loved you! I hope you and Libby are holding hands as we speak xo
Amy French
March 14, 2021
Sweet precious child. Our Lord and Savior was there to embrace you and Libby the moment you left this earth. You are in heaven where God will shelter you with his grace. I pray for your mother and family members for what they have endured. May God embrace them and guide them. There is no getting over what happened and the loss they have suffered. You don’t know me at all but I have followed this and prayed since you were taken from us. May God bless you all.
Nick
January 11, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
April 7, 2020
Oh how sorry I am. Beyond words for you're loss. So beautiful and gone to soon. FLY HIGH ANGEL
Sabela Zabalegi
November 8, 2019
Descansa en paz preciosa niña,allá en donde te encuentres iluminaras el camino de tus seres queridos cómo hiciste en vida,desde España compartimos su dolor.
Lisa
October 29, 2019
Praying for the families and friends of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. God bless and rest them in Peace.
Jean Waites-Howard
October 29, 2019
Remembering a bright light that was closed. Peace and PRAYERS MINISTER JEAN
Zina
October 28, 2019
RIP lil one, you are safe now in the comforts of our father. You and Libby are free to enjoy all the beautiful trails in heaven. Thoughts and prayers and may god comfort your family.
August 14, 2019
Rest In Peace innocent angel
Jane
June 23, 2019
Praying for the family and friends of Abigail ❤
June 21, 2019
To the little princess who has left us all heartbroken for what happened to you and Libby. May the love of God surround you and the Angels dance around you. Love , Jan
mary catherin butler
May 3, 2019
Prayers for you and your family xo
Hilary
May 2, 2019
Prayers for your sweet family. I never knew you but am heartbroken by your story. May you rest in heavenly peace with our Lord Jesus Christ.
With love.....Jane
February 11, 2019
Thoughts are with you and your family dear child.....
Bonnie Reich
February 3, 2019
Sending you and your family prayers and comfort at this time.
Bonnie Reivh
October 31, 2018
I'm so sorry for the loss of Abby,I didn't know her but through the stories by her friends she will always be loved,but not forgotten.
Jean Waites-Howard
October 21, 2018
Prayers to her Precious Mother and Family
BLESSINGS
Minister Jean
Michelle Imhausen
October 18, 2018
Thinking of you sweet girl
October 17, 2018
Thinking of you
Thinking of you
October 17, 2018
Minister ShirleyJean Waites-Howard
July 28, 2018
Continuing to PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY
Matthew 5:4
Jane
July 5, 2018
Continued thoughts and prayers
Kathy Travis
June 3, 2018
RIP, Abby Williams. Although your friends and family will miss you, GOD needed another Angel. We don't always understand why things happen, but GOD knows what he is doing. Prayers for your family and friends. Kathy Travis-Leslie
Jane, someone who cares...
February 14, 2018
Thinking of you, your mom and family...praying for justice here on earth....
James Parker
February 13, 2018
It's been a year now since Abigail has been gone from this life. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. The sadness will never go away. 2 beautiful young girls gone from us so soon. Rest in Peace sweet children.
eric beach
February 13, 2018
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Debra Davis
January 13, 2018
Rest In Peace angel
Matthew 5:4
Jane, someone who cares
December 27, 2017
Continued prayers for you, your mother and family....Matthew 5:4
Joanna Gile
December 16, 2017
God bless you beautiful angel ❤ You and Libby are amazing friends. You are truly loved
Kathy Travis
December 14, 2017
RIP, Abby.
Nathan Marszalek
September 29, 2017
Thinking of you and Libby. Hope Heaven is wonderful. Rest in Peace Abby
Faith Hodge
August 14, 2017
Dear Dear Anna Williams. My deepest sympathies are with you. To lose a child is not a part of the natural course of nature. We are to go before our children but sometimes it is not that way. I know how you feel. Only The good Lord can lift us up in these times and carry us through these horrible trials. This child has touched my heart and humbled me in ways I never thought possible. My payers are for you for mercy and comfort. God bless you. Faith Hodge - Dunmor, Kentucky
Lisa
May 14, 2017
Rest In Peace, Angel Abbby❤❤☮✝
Claudine
May 11, 2017
Your loss is worldwide. We pray for these two beautiful angels and their family from Paris, France. Their smiles will illuminate every single paths towards eternity. RIP
Michelle M
May 7, 2017
Dear Abigail, I didn't know you but you and your friend Liberty are in my thoughts daily. You are now with your creator and he is surrounding you with all the Love and Peace that he promises us after we leave this earthly existence. I have faith in this and that you will be joined again with your mother there . I watched an interview your mother gave and you were so loved by her. She is so strong and brave and misses you. You must be so proud of her. You were both blessed to have each other.
April 28, 2017
I pray daily for you and Libby
That your in heaven.
Janet
April 20, 2017
Rest in peace.
Beth
April 19, 2017
God bless you sweet Abby.
Elizabeth
April 15, 2017
Happy Easter with Jesus Abigail....
deb Costa
April 5, 2017
Rip little Angel
GREIG AND DOROTHY SMITH
March 29, 2017
ALL OUR TEARS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU , THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS OUR FEELINGS REGARDING THE LOSS OF THIS BEAUTIFUL CHILD, MAY GOD GIVE ALL OF YOU THE STRENGTH TO GO FORWARD.
March 28, 2017
Abby, I don't know you personally but my heart is broken that your young life was taken so soon. I know you are one of God's Angels now. My prayers for your family. RIP Abby
Kimberly Johnson
March 28, 2017
Anna Williams my sincerest condolences and heartfelt prayers to you and your family.Abby what a beautiful angel you were on earth, i cant imagine how beautiful you must be in heaven.Take good care of Libby and all the people in heaven as you will shine like a star in the darkest of nights. Much love to you sweet girl♡
Jeanne Demeio
March 27, 2017
Dear Anna, I think of Abigail everyday. My heart is broken. May you find inner peace. A beautiful child.
Jewell Davidson
March 27, 2017
In are prayers , Lord to give strength in your time of need.
Becki Conger
March 27, 2017
Praying for the entire family for the grief you are enduring. I will continue to keep you in my prayers long after the next few weeks are over. May justice be quickly done. You will see your beloved girls again.
Cindy Edenfield
March 26, 2017
We are praying for your family from Savannah, Ga.
Deborah Carter
March 25, 2017
Abby, you are surrounded by angels now, My heartfelt condolences go out to you family. Deborah Carter-
March 22, 2017
Your children's death broke my heart. My heartfelt condolences to both families
Marie, Toronto, Canada
A Mom From PA
March 22, 2017
Abby, you are surrounded by prayers, as is your family, and you are safe in God's loving care. Enjoy heaven, little angel, and know that you will be together again with all of those who love you so very much, including Bongo. I am certain that your beautiful spirit is all around every day!
MICHAEL MCCAMMON
March 21, 2017
Abigail, What does one say to a young person such as yourself? You could tell me so much more I am sure. For you are in heaven, where it is all good, loving and peaceful. Where there are no more pain and suffering. You are with your best pal Liberty, and I just know you're both enjoying heaven together. One day all your friends and family will be there to enjoy all there is to heaven with you. The days on this earth will surely pass by us all, but you never have to be concerned about that for you Abigail are in beautiful, restful and peaceful heaven, God Bless.
Amy
March 21, 2017
We will never understand why these things happen, but we do know she is with Jesus and Abby is now experiencing eternal peace. No words can take away your pain, but know that even for us that never met Abby, she has touched our hearts.
Just a Grandma from
March 21, 2017
I didn't know you, Angel Abby, but I have prayed for you and your family every day since you went away. I am quite certain that you are in the arms of Jesus and in a place so beautiful and peaceful that you never want to leave. I am a mother and grandmother, and I pray for your family, for your sweet mama - for comfort, peace and faith that you will all be together soon and very soon.
--Grammy Sue from Seattle
Grandmother of 2 Clark
March 19, 2017
I'll Light the Light - Your Bond of Courage and Honor Embrace. As your tears fall like wax.Victory is yours to claim....for there is a Friend that sticks closer than a brother... With out LOVE I am counted as nothing. Darling Angels of purest light the Glory of our Father will Reveal to All who are willing to see just how truly Beautiful you are to Him!
Michelle
March 18, 2017
Sending love to your family and to you Abby! I bet you're having a blast with Libby in Heaven!! I think about you girls every day!!! I bet the trails are beautiful there! Sweetest dreams angel !! Jesus is holding you now ❤
Julanne DuBois
March 17, 2017
Fly High Sweet Angel!
Jina Carter
March 16, 2017
I'm terribly sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with your family!Jina Carter Russiaville, IN
March 16, 2017
Abbie, it is evident in all of your pictures that you were a sweet, gentle soul, and had a zest for life and the outdoors. I can only imagine what a joy you were in the lives of your family and friends. I'm holding your family, and that of Libby's, in my prayers. I'm sure that you and Libby are enjoying the lakes, rivers and trees of a far more beautiful location. Fly high, little angel.
Jacklyn Fox
March 13, 2017
Rest in peace Abigail. God Bless You and your family.
Galen Hunsucker
March 12, 2017
We hold you in our prayers.
V. McCloud
March 12, 2017
You're with Jesus now precious Abby, R.I.P.
Wendy D.
March 11, 2017
Abigail this candle is for you. God bless you.
Wendy D.
March 11, 2017
I am for Ohio and I want to send out my condolence to the family of the beautiful Abigail.I am so sorry for your loss and God bless you. God will take care of your beautiful daughter. My heart goes out to both of the girls that stayed together for each other.
Rhonda
March 10, 2017
A light to show my heartfelt prayers.
Megan
March 9, 2017
What a precious and wonderful girl Abigail was. You can see in her pictures what a kind and generous spirit she had. Sending love, hugs, and prayers to her mother and family.
Amy Smith
March 9, 2017
I am so very sorry for your loss. All ny thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless all of you.
Rebecca Schott
March 9, 2017
I did not know Abigail but my prayers go out to her friends and family. May she rest in peace and fly with the angels!
Tammy
March 8, 2017
You are an angel that was here but a short time. Rest in peace sweet girl.
Missy
March 7, 2017
The light will overcome the darkness. It has to. There will be justice for Abby and Libby. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Sweet babies gone too soon. May God give you peace during this horrible time. Prayers from Michigan.
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