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Virginia Ables Obituary
Virginia L. Ables, 87, of Eldersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, at Brinton Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sykesville.
Born July 5, 1926, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Daniel H. Ledley and Mamie I. Easter Ledley. She was the wife of Eugene J. Ables, who died in 1998.
She had been a licensed practical nurse at Springfield Hospital Center for 25 years before her retirement. She was a longtime member of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Eldersburg.
Surviving are children and spouses Marjorie and Ralph Fitzgerald, of Mount Airy; Michael and Sharon Ables, of Woodstock, Md.; Mitchell and Jamie Ables, of Gerrardstown, W.Va.; and Maureen and David Burgan, of Zephyr Hills, Fla.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with her pastor, the Rev. Robin Simpson Litton officiating. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be offered at www.haightfuneralhome.com.
Sign this guest book online at www.carrollcountytimes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Ables
Joe Vaughan
February 8, 2014
Please accept my condolences. Ginni was a valued member of our AARP Chapter in Carroll County. She was one of my Directors when I was President of the chapter. She certainly was a nice person and will be missed.
January 26, 2014
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May our heavenly father provide strength and comfort to the family during this time of grief. "For he is near to those broken at heart". PS 34:17,18.
Helen Bowman
January 26, 2014
Maureen and family, so sorry for your loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Greg and Jackie Burgan
January 25, 2014
Maureen and family, So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your Mom is now at peace. Love, Greg and Jackie
Chuck Rutter Jr
January 24, 2014
I am very sadden by the loss of your mother, your mom and my grandmother and mother worked together. My mom would talk with your mom everday until her passing in July 2013, again I am so sorry for your loss.
January 23, 2014
We just found out, and I am deepdly saddened...Ginny and I were close friends ,and co-workers ,whom remained friends a very long time. My heartfelt condolences.
Lee Snyder, POBx 186,Hancock, Md. 21750
January 23, 2014
Maureen, So sorry for the loss of your Mom.
Darlene, Diane(Nery)Fracassi,Charity (Nery)Harman and Crissy Nery-Myers.
January 23, 2014
So sorry to hear the loss of your Mom.
Darlene Bloom, Diane(Nery)Fracassi, Charity (Nery)Harman and Crissy(Nery)Myers.
Cheryl Novak
January 23, 2014
Mike, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Prayers of comfort for you and your family.
January 23, 2014
With Deepest Sympathy
Dr Ali Dr Tshibaka and Dr Gordon
January 23, 2014
Prayers for the Ables family during this time of loss.
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