Frances Elizabeth Dees Abell

Frances Elizabeth Dees Abell obituary, Camilla, GA

Frances Elizabeth Dees Abell

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Frances Dees Abell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Frances Elizabeth Dees Abell, 84, of Camilla died Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at her residence in Camilla.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 24 at Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Cashwell officiating. Private graveside services will be held at Vernon Cemetery in Vernon, FL.
Born February 22, 1941 in Brewton, AL, Mrs. Abell was the daughter of the late William Clyde Dees and Della Ward Dees. She worked as a paralegal and was a member of First Baptist Church of Camilla.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, John R. Abell of Camilla; daughter, Della Rigsby of Vernon, FL; son, Ronald Abell of Panama City Beach, FL; sister, Lucy Dees Holton; brother, William Dees; one grandson, Edwin Bruce Rigsby, Jr and two great grandchildren, Zoe Madlyn Rigsby and Charley Rigsby.
Visitation will be from 10 – 11 a.m. Friday, before services, at Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home in Camilla.
Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Upcoming Events

Oct

24

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home

410 East Broad St., Camilla, GA 31730

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Oct

24

Service

11:00 a.m.

Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home

410 East Broad St., Camilla, GA 31730

Send Flowers

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Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home

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