Abigail Lyman Sweeny

Abigail Lyman Sweeny obituary, Suffolk, VA

Abigail Lyman Sweeny

Abigail Sweeny Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory - Wakefield on Jan. 17, 2024.

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Abigail Lyman Sweeny of Wakefield, VA passed away with her family by her side at the young age of 30 on January 14, 2024 at Bon Secours- Southside Medical Center.
Abigail's life is impossible to sum up in one paragraph, nor a book. She has lived many times over in her time on this Earth. Abigail was a Friend, Wife, Daughter, Granddaughter, and, ultimately, a Mother. She was with the love of her life Christopher for 14 years. In which this union gave to them, a son named Nicholai Francis.
Abigail was an Intelligent, Headstrong, Sweet, Beautiful, and Compassionate woman. Abby had many loves the outdoors, traveling, culture, family & friends, and most of all her son Nicholai. She will be missed by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband Christopher Todd Sweeny II; son, Nicholai F. Sweeny; mother, Jennifer L. Washburn; father, John Francis Lyman; brothers, Jaden and Finnian Lyman; grandparents, Betty "MeMe" Tharpe (Harold), Anna Lyman and extended family.
Abigail's Celebration of Life will be held at 2PM, Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Wakefield United Methodist Church with Pastor Glen Riggs officiating. This is not a goodbye but a see you later. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory, Wakefield Chapel is serving the family. Online Condolences can be registered at RWBakerFH.com.
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