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Anna ABBOTT Obituary
She was born in Elizabeth City County on March 22, 1916m and was the daughter of the late Hanford Leroy (Dan) Gordon Jr. and the late Mary Katherine (Katie) Johnson Gordon, both from the Fox Hill area of Hampton.
She was a graduate of Hampton High School and received a B.S. Degree in biology in 1938, from The College of William and Mary, where she was a member of Chi Omega and an expert archer. Following her graduation, she taught biology at George Wythe Junior High School in Hampton.
In 1941, she married the love of her life, the late George Curwin (Skid) Abbott Sr. of Tilton, N.H. After his service in World War II, Anna Lee and Skid made their home in Hampton, where she was a devoted community volunteer. She served as a charter member of The Junior League of Hampton Roads, where she continued as a Member Emeritus. She was also a member of The Hampton Woman's Club and the Merrimac Garden Club. A longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Hampton, Anna Lee and her husband volunteered for many years as Youth Directors. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women, Circle 3 and the Crouse Bible Class.
Anna Lee is survived by her daughter, Ann Gordon Abbott Evans and her husband, Russell S. Evans Jr.; her son, G. Curwin Abbott Jr. and his wife, Jane Rich Abbott; her grandchildren, Calla Abbott Willett and her husband, Kenneth Willett, Mary Katherine Evans Hogg, Russell S. Evans III and his wife, Emily Stowe Evans, and Anna Abbott Newman and her husband, Woody Newman. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Abbott; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Burial will be at noon Wednesday, March 30, at Clark Cemetery in Hampton. Following the burial, a memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, in Hampton, with the Rev. Dr. Michael Lee Nelson and the Rev. James M. Tongue officiating. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the memorial service. They will also receive friends at home.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 110 East Queen Street, Hampton, 23669.
Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anna ABBOTT
Carolyn Williams
April 5, 2011
Dear Curwin and Jane, Please know my heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you and your family on the passing of your Mother. May you find comfort and strength for each new day through our Lord and Savior. Sincerely, Carolyn Whitley Williams (Fellow HHS1964 Classmate)
Mel Moss
March 30, 2011
Curwin and Jane,
I was saddened to read of Mrs Abbott's passing and want to express on my sincere condolances. Curwin, your Mom was a wonderful lady and I enjoyed my brief visits with her.
Mary Mister
March 30, 2011
Mrs. Abbott was my neighbor at Pooles Grant and she was always smiling and very kind to me. I am very sorry for your loss.
Levona Lupton
March 30, 2011
Curwin and Jane,
Joseph and I would like you to know we are thinking of you and your family during your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Joe and Levona
Shirley Barlow
March 30, 2011
Ann Gordon and Rusty (as I knew you), my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family during this time of sorrow. I only knew you Mother as a parent of two wonderful students at George Wythe Junior High, but you were truly blessed for the many years she had on this earth. My all of the wonderful memories you all shared with your Mother be with you now.
Sincerely,
Shirley Kemp Barlow
Ruby Byrd
March 29, 2011
I will always remember and cherish the kind words and deeds of Mrs. Abbott during my employment many years ago. With heartfelt sympathy.
Stuart Goodman
March 29, 2011
Judy and I would like to express our deepest condolences. Remember that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
March 29, 2011
Another gracious, wonderful lady is in heaven with her Lord. Our prayers are with you all.
William and Kristen Milholen
Beverly Geer
March 28, 2011
Deat ones, this is a poem that was shared with me when my own Mother died. I'd like to share it with you:
"Death is nothing at all....I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you; whatever we were to each other, that we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name,
speak to me is the easy way you always used.
Put no difference into your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. laugh as we always laughed, at the little jokes we enjoyed.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Life means all that it ever meant.
I am but just waiting for you, for an interval,just around the corner.
All is well."
Anna Lee, a beautiful lady generated life, love and happiness in a world that she leaves a brighter place. I loved knowing her, for all my yearsin Hsampton and at FUMC, as a very special lady who nurtured an extra special family with members that were the joy of her heart. May God's richest blessings shower each of your lives, always.
Keith and Melissa Smith
March 28, 2011
Curwin and Jane - we wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and the girls. Anna Lee was a great person and is in a better place, our prayers are with you.
Nancy Dickerson
March 28, 2011
Anna Lee was an amazing woman, with an equally amazing daughter. Just knowing Anna Lee was a comfort. My heartfelt sympathy to the family.
March 28, 2011
Curwin and Jane -- God bless you in the Loss of Anna and give you strength and comfort...We will be praying for you .. Bill Johnson
Verse for you --He gives strength to the weary, and increase the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope on the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.... Isaiah 40- 29-31
BK Allen
March 28, 2011
Prayer and Blessings in your time of grief....BK
March 28, 2011
Made many better at FUMCH along the way.
Bob and Sue Miserentino
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