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Abbe Lawson Obituary
April 27, 1957 - November 19, 2020
Arlington, Texas - Abbe Rose Wildman Lawson was born on April 27, 1957 in Lubbock, Texas to E. Louise and J.E. Wildman. She spent her childhood and high school years in Tatum, New Mexico. She passed away peacefully at home on November 19, 2020 after a fourteen-year battle against Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
Abbe spent many years working in the petroleum industry in Midland and Dallas after receiving her Associates degree in Accounting from New Mexico Junior College. Abbe married Robert (Bob) Bruce Lawson on June 24, 1989. With the birth of her son, Robert Stone in 1995, she became a stay at home mom and devoted her life to Stone and Bob. She was active in school PTA organizations and became a lifetime Texas PTA member. She enjoyed traveling and entertaining family and friends in her home.
Those left to celebrate her life are her husband, Bob; her son, Stone; her sisters Stella Wildman Barrow and husband, Ted Barrow and Leslee Wildman Erickson and husband, Gary Erickson; Bob's siblings, brother Jim Lawson and wife, Debbie Lawson; sister Pat Forsyth; several nieces and nephews; multiple dear and lifetime friends.
Per Abbe's wishes there will be no memorial service. Memorial donations can be made to your favorite animal support organization.
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Brad and Nancy Houck
November 16, 2023
Remembering you with fond memories of days gone by, Abbe. Rest in peace.
Vickie Byrne
December 6, 2020
Abbe Rose, what a beautiful name for such a beautiful soul! Every thought of Abbe puts a smile on my face .
Sending continued love and prayers to all of the family.
Vickie
Brad & Nancy Houck
December 5, 2020
Abbe was the sort of person who made you feel you were a friend from long ago, on that day you first met. And that terrific accent made her all the more memorable! While distance and circumstances made our get togethers few and far between, she had the knack to make it seem it was just last week you had last seen her.
So very sorry to learn of her passing, but her legacy, freinds and family will allow her to live on.
God's Blessings on Bob, Stone and all who miss her greatly.
Pamela Gray
November 26, 2020
Abbe Rise was one of those people that stood for the right thing. She was strong in her convictions even as a young girl. She stood for honesty and integrity as I remember and is a souls that we will all remember and just feel lucky that we knew her. I wish I had known her better and had gotten to spend more time with her. I cared about her so! She was just so worth it! She was the kind of person that made you want to be better. She will be remembered.
Gina Hornbeck
November 23, 2020
So sorry to hear about Abbe. Fond Tatum memories.
Vickie (Perry) Byrne
November 22, 2020
Abbe was an incredibly kind, funny and beautiful soul. I have wonderful memories of Abbe and in my sweetest memory of Abbe, I see her smile light up her eyes. Abbe was a blessing to many and very loved.
Carolyn Bedford
November 22, 2020
I babysat the Wildman girls when I was in high school & Abbe Rose was such a sweet, lovable little girl. I remember she had such thick, beautiful brown hair at age 2 until Leslie pulled her under the dining room table & cut new, short bangs. She was still adorable & I loved her. Carolyn Dunlap Bedford
Debbie (Wallis) Norton
November 22, 2020
Still that same, sweet, cheerful face I remember from high school. Prayers for peace and comfort for her family.
TAMMY [brown] COPELAND
November 22, 2020
iJUST WANT TO SAY HOW SORRY I AM ABOUT THE LOSS OF MRS. ABBY. SHE WAS SO SWEET, I SO REMEMBER IN SCHOOL SHE HAD THE MOST SWEETEST SMILE AND A LOVING HEART. SO GLAD I CAN CALL HER A FRIEND. SHE CARED ABOUT EVERYONE. SHE WAS STRONG AND A FIGHTER. SHE WILL BE MISSED BUT SHE LEFT US WITH SO MANY HAPPY AND MEMORIES. WE WILL SEE YOU AGAIN FLY HIGH MY FRIEND.
Thylia Watson Grant
November 22, 2020
Abbe was always a cheerful person. Always smiling and loved to play pranks. I know in my heart of hearts that she’s no longer hurting from cancer and delightfully jumped in her DADDYS arms. Rest well my friend.
Danny Brown Sr
November 22, 2020
Sending deepest condolences to the family & friends, thoughts and prayers to you all & may God wrap his loving arms around each one of you. Abbe was the most precious soul, loved by many and will truly be missed. Growing up with Abbe was a treat and have such wonderful loving memories that I will cherish always. Abbe....You received your Angel Wings and no longer suffering or in pain. Loved you to the moon!
Amy Kelley Smith
November 22, 2020
I will always remember Abbe's beautiful smile, every time she would come visit at memaw and pop's house when I was young we enjoyed her company and her kind spirit❤
Debbie K Patterson
November 22, 2020
AbbeRose~ where has time gone from the simpLe days of Our childhoods
I will carry many memories of the simple lives we all shared growing up in Tatum New Mexico. I Love You dear Sisterfriend. FLY HIGH!
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