Patricia Jean Abbott, 88, of Springfield, formerly of Island Grove and Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at Concordia Village Care Center.

She was born April 20, 1926, in Chicago, to James Ramsey and Edith Powell Hoatson. On Aug. 13, 1947, she married the late Merton Henderson Abbott.

She will be greatly missed by her loving family: daughters, Susan (Steve) Gordon of Madison, Wisconsin, and Christine (Steve) Bedford of Chatham; son, John (Ruth) Abbott of Denver; grandchildren, Rachael Klapko, Jade Maher, Tonya Grover, Ben Bedford, Sarah Johnson, and Daniel Bedford; great-grandchildren, Ian Maher, Jacen Maher, Emily Abate, Annelise Abate, Jasper Johnson, and Jack Johnson; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Abbott was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Massey, and her brother, James.

After graduating from MacMurray College, Patricia taught grade school in Springfield District 186, retiring after 20 years of service. She owned A-1 Quilters and enjoyed needlepoint, knitting, and other handiwork. Mrs. Abbott enjoyed traveling and went to such places as the United Kingdom, Mexico's Baja Peninsula, Florida, and the Southwest, which sparked her interest in Native American art.

Cremation rites will be accorded by Cremation Services of Central Illinois in Chatham before public services. A luncheon reception for family and friends will be held noon Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Maldaner's upstairs, 222 S. 6th St., Springfield. RSVP requested by Aug. 14 by email [email protected] or call 608-278-9036. Private family burial of her urn will be in Island Grove Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.staabpolk.com. Staab Polk Memorial Home in Chatham is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Jacksonville Journal-Courier on Aug. 8, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Abbott

12 Entries

May 28, 2015

To the Abbott family, How difficult it is to lose someone who is so dearly loved and needed. She dedicated herself to family, and so many others. May you draw comfort and strength each day through prayer and God's promises. (Jeremiah 29 : 11-13)

Pam Martin, Passavant Foundation Director

August 18, 2014

On behalf of the Passavant Area Hospital Board of Directors, I wish to extend sincere sympathy to Pat's family. Pat served as a hospital director from 1953-1957.

I also recall when that wonderful tree was planted east of Tanner Hall on the IC campus in honor of Pat and Bud's 50th wedding anniversary.

August 16, 2014

Please find comfort and strength from the God who offers comfort. 2 Cor. 1:2,3 during the time of your sorrow.

Mary Jo Lawson-Davies

August 13, 2014

She was a great teach and role model to the students at West Grand. Mrs. Abbott helped me get through the loss of my mother when I was in the second grade. May she Rest in Peace with the Lord God.

Dennis Price

August 12, 2014

Such a great loss I remember her from West Grand Elementary School she always had a kind word to say and was very helpful to all the students, My thoughts and prayer to her family so sorry for your loss

Linda Swisher

August 12, 2014

Your dear parents, Pat and "Bud" were very good friends of my parents, Fran and Merton Leroy "Duke" Pond. Mom and Dad will be first in line to welcome them into Heaven! Pat was such a wonderful lady. I am sorry for your loss.

August 10, 2014

Pat was such an interesting member of Monday Conversation Club. I loved her mola collection and learned much as she shared the history and techniques of Mola tapestries. I also remember fondly the day she brought Mark Twain's white jacket and told how it became part of her family. We will miss her.
Penny Mitchell

August 9, 2014

Mrs. Abbott was my favorite teacher at West Grand School , I remember how she was a beautiful person inside and out , I will never forget her , My thoughts and Prayers are for her Family , and Sorry for your loss.

Jane (Denk) Snyder

August 9, 2014

To Sue & Family,
Please accept my most sincere condolences for the loss of your dear mother. May wonderful memories of her bring you joy & peace during this most difficult time. God Bless.

Joan Stevens Thome

August 9, 2014

Mrs. Abbott was my favorite teacher at West Grand Elementary. She took an interest in each of her students and was the person who discovered I was in need of glasses. Favorite memory: the day she had each student bring a spoon to class so we could have a taste of sorghum. Most didn't like it, but we all remember the experience! Condolences to the family. She will be remembered fondly by many.

August 9, 2014

Charm, grace, dignity. intellectual curiosity, steel.........peace. You guys come by it naturally.

Rick and Darcy McGrath

August 8, 2014

My condolences. May the wonderful memories of her sustain you until God's promises are fulfilled.
John 6:40

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