Brenda Carol Abbott

Brenda Carol Abbott obituary, Fort Payne, AL

Brenda Carol Abbott

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Brenda Abbott Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel - Rainsville on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Mrs. Brenda Carol Gilbert Abbott, age 84, of Fort Payne, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. She was an active member of the VFW, DAR, and Genealogy Society. Funeral services will be held at 12pm on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow the service in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5pm-8pm on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the funeral home.

**Survivors**

Daughters: Felicia "DeeDee" (Tim) Debter and Lucretia "Sissi" (Keith) Phillips

Sister: Gwenda Lynne (Roger) Henderson

Brother: Gary Paul (Linda) Gilbert

Grandchildren: Brooke Chandler Durham, Bryan Debter, Tessa Collett, Mallory Debter Williams, Drew Smith

Great Grandchildren: Tyde Debter, Navy Laney, Palin Debter, Julian Debter, Nevaeh Debter, Karley Craft Barker, Mattie Prewett Blevins, Pacey Cooper, Kimber Peppers

3 Great-Great Grandchildren

**Mrs. Abbott was preceded in death by her husband: Jerry F. Abbott; parents: Cecil & Pauline Gilbert; brother: Wayne Gilbert; great granddaughter: Mia Grace Debter**

Arrangements Entrusted to W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel

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Upcoming Events

Oct

7

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

W.T Wilson Funeral Chapel

2226 Main St. Shiloh, Rainsville, AL 35986

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Oct

8

Funeral service

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

W.T Wilson Funeral Chapel

2226 Main St. Shiloh, Rainsville, AL 35986

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.