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Leah L. Abrams
74, of Plainfield, passed away October 17, 2012 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born December 1, 1937 to the late Saul and Elvina Mindling in Watertown, OH. Leah was an educator whose mantra in life was to help people be more than they thought they could be. She was a language graduate of Ohio University and Butler University. Leah was an English and German teacher at Speedway High School for forty years where she was named Teacher of the Year on several occasions. Upon retirement she joined the Indianapolis Symphony Association (West Group) bringing the same energy and commitment to the cause of quality music in the larger community. In 2009 she was named "West Group Volunteer of the Year" for her Chair services. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, James Abrams. She is survived by her brother and his wife, Charles and Maxine Mindling and numerous cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday October 27, 2012 in the Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield where friends may call one hour prior to services on Saturday. Inurnment was at Field of Valor at Crown Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers friends are invited to contribute to the American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St. Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278 (http://www.cancer.org) Online condolences may be sent to the Abrams family at http://www.hamptongentry.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ellen Marmon
October 28, 2012
Very sorry to learn about Leah's passing.
Stephen Storey
October 27, 2012
Frau was one of the best people I have ever known. Her caring and skill as a teacher taught me so much when in class with her and in the years that I have known her since. She changed the direction my life was going.
I will miss Frau.
October 27, 2012
To the friends and family of Leah Abrams I express my sincere condolences. May the peace of God that excels all thought be with you during your time of grief.
Laura King
October 25, 2012
Mrs. Abrams was one of my favorite teachers. She knew how to kindle not just a fire in her students, but the right fire - the one that made them feel empowered in this world. I am now a teacher, and she and a few others serve as role models to this very day. I know there are many who will take the time to reflect on some memories way back when....my condolences to the family.
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