Josephine Elizabeth Abbott

Josephine Elizabeth Abbott obituary

Josephine Elizabeth Abbott

Josephine Abbott Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ponger-Kays-Grady - Wauchula on Nov. 13, 2025.

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Josephine Elizabeth Abbott, age 88 passed away on Wednesday November 12, 2025 in Bowling Green, Florida. She was born in Miami, Florida on September 19, 1937 to W.J. Marsh and Annie Lou Marsh.

She was a member of the Fort Green Baptist Church; she lived in the community for 52 years. She was a housewife, she found pleasure in cooking, sewing and crocheting. above all she was a loving mother, grandmother and great grand mother.

She is survived by her 3 sons Craig Abbott of Sebring, Fl, Robert (Robin) Abbott of Bowling Green, Fl and Michael Abbott of Bowling Green, Fl. Josephine had 6 grandchildren. Brad Norman Leann, Amanda (Guy) Abbott Carlton, Robbie (Bri) Abbott, Matt (Danielle) Abbott, Blaine (Gretchen) Abbott and Will Abbott. 8 great grandchildren. Haylee Norman, Colton Norman, Annabelle Carlton, Ronnie Carlton, Charleigh Abbott, Remington Abbott, Kollins Abbott and Lawson Abbott.

She is preceded in death by her husband, C.J. Abbott, father, W.J. Marsh and mother Annie Lou Marsh.

Memorial Contributions (in lieu of Flowers may be made to: Foundation of Freedom 8650 merchants way Jacksonville, Fl 32222 www.foundationsoffreedominc.com

Graveside services will be Saturday November 15, 2025 at Fort Green Methodist Cemetery at 3:00pm Bowling Green, Fl 33834

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home Wauchula have been entrusted with the arrangements.

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