Shirley Louise Abbott

Shirley Abbott, 88, of Marietta, died May 20, 2025.

Shirley was born September 2, 1936 in Montgomery, West Virgina to Shirley Dare Kelly and Etta Louise Adams. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and missed her husband dearly who passed away in 2023.

She graduated from Marietta High School in 1954 and after high school she worked at BF Goodrich as a secretary and telephone operator from 1954-1959. 

She married Gordon Abbott on September 20, 1959

She was a long-time member of Sand Hill United Methodist and the church treasurer for 15 years. She really enjoyed painting, enjoying the outdoors on her swing that Gordon made and baking for her family (we loved the red hot applesauce).

Shirley will be deeply missed by her two children Melinda Geisler (Bob) of Charlotte, NC and Julie Burchette (Steve) of Summerville, SC; grandchildren Tiffany (Brian) Henson, Stephen Geisler, Collin Burchette, Kelly Burchette and Katie Burchette; great-grandchildren Eliand Lydia Henson, Giada Geisler; cousins, Steve, Kathi, Eric and Susan Neunaber; special friend since childhood, Peggy Huck.

In addition to her parents Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Abbott and special friend since childhood, Gertie Fryman.

Friends may call Friday June 20, 2025 from 10 am to 11am at Roberts Funeral Home-East Lawn Chapel, 27880 St. Rt. 7, Marietta. Funeral services will be Friday June 20, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Greg Marquis officiating. Burial will be immediately following the service at East Lawn Memorial Park. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

The family extends a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Washington County Home and to the nurses at Shriver’s Hospice.