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Estelle Cabell Obituary
Estelle Abbott "Ma Cabell" Cabell
Estelle Abbott "Ma Cabell" Cabell, of 1815 Rivermont Ave., #10, Lynchburg, VA passed from labor to reward on October 6, 2009 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was born November 24, 1919, the youngest daughter of the late Charles and Ardina Abbott. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 15 brothers and sisters as well as her husband of 59½years, Deacon Floyd Cabell, Sr.
She attended Appomattox County public schools. At an early age she confessed Christ and joined the Jordan Baptist Church in Appomattox, VA. She later became a member of the Mount Carmel Baptist Church, at the time of it's inception in 1977 she became a charter member of the Jericho Baptist Missionary Chapel. She was the mother of the church and its oldest member, as well as the coordinator of the food and clothing ministry.
Ma Cabell was well known for her cooking and baking, having worked at many restaurants in the Lynchburg area The Virginia Grill, Tuck's Caf?, and Old Fort restaurant, to name a few. She and her husband later opened their own restaurant, Cabell's Light Lunch on Bedford Ave., which was a fixture of the community for many years.
She is the mother of three children, Chanie C. Pannell, Floyd Cabell Jr (Doretha), and Ellen J. Price, all of Lynchburg, VA. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Ma Cabell's favorite color was green so those wishing to honor her memory are asked to wear green on the day of the service.
A funeral service will be conducted 2:30 pm, Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Jericho Baptist Missionary Chapel, 606 Fifth St. /MLK Blvd., Lynchburg, VA. with Rev. David Crider officiating and Dr. C.W. Dunning II eulogist. Interment will be in the Baptist Cemetery.
The family is receiving friends one hour prior to the service at the church and other times at the home of her daughter, Ellen J. Price, 3040 Campbell Ave. The cortege will assemble at the daughter's home. Condolences may be emailed to [email protected]. Community Funeral Home directing.
Memories and Condolences
for Estelle Cabell
Pat Hamilton
October 18, 2009
Dear Floyd,Doretha, and Family,
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. You have my deepest sympathy. There is no one like a Mother.
Sincerely,
Pat Joplin Hamilton
bobby &jeanette hicks
October 13, 2009
Lorraine, Floyd Jr., Chanie
Sorry we could not be there sunday, but I wanted to let you know that your mother was a mother to all of us that grew up in the neighborhood.
May you find peace and comfort.
esther james
October 12, 2009
My deepest sympathy in the homegoing of Ms. Cabell. I will miss seeing her she was a wonderful woman ..
Esther
BRENDA DEAN
October 12, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jeffery Dickerson
October 12, 2009
To the Family sincere condolences on the loss of such a wonderful,warm and special gift. I remember days at Cabell's Light lunch and how she always smiled and loved what she was doing.She gave the community so much and to the young people that grew up in the area a safe place to gather and socialize.May the many wonderful memories that she has left strenghthen you in the coming years and may we take comfort in knowing that she rest in the Bosom of Abraham. May the Lord bless you and may the Lord God bless you real good. Jeffery Dickerson. Apple Valley ,Ca
Cynthia Daniels - Coles
October 11, 2009
Chanie, Lorraine, Floyd and Family,
I regret I was not able to be with you during this time. I have so many fond memories of our families touching each other in such wonderful ways; I also have a piece of pottery Ma Cabell made especially for me many years ago. Know that I will continue to cherish that pottery as much I cherish the memories and good times we shared. Know that you are remembered in the hearts and prayers of many. Daniel's Hill has lost another great Christian woman.
Sincere Sympathy,
Crystal-Lisa Hayden
October 11, 2009
Mama cabell is going to be truly missed i only knew her a little while when i was going to Jericho. My grandma used to work at her shop that used too be on Bedford Ave back in the day. My dad told me that you have the best little lunch you ever had. My condolence is with her family
Love Crystal-Lisa, Ricky Hayden, and Walter Coles
Chester Ferguson
October 11, 2009
I found Mrs. Cabel to be a wonderful example of warmth and caring. She always was happy to see her family and you could feel her love and true affection. The lord has called home a true saint who labored hard to be obedient and do his will. Rest in peace...
The Coles Family
October 11, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Ray Hayden
October 10, 2009
Mrs.Cabell was from a generation that is slowly leaving us.To have grown up right across the street from her and Mr.Cabell and many of the old saints on Handcock street,they taught us how to respect one another that I carry in my heart this very day.Those of us who are old enough to remember can not forget the love,the friendship,the kind smiles and the close community envolvement families shared in those days.To the Cabell family thank you for being a part of the Hayden memories.
The Oulds Family
October 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cecilia Oulds Hull
October 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Fannie Crider
October 10, 2009
One will never know just what Ma Cabell has meant in our lives. She's always been a blessing during our family's trials, graduations, baptisms,
weddings, ordinations and all mportant dates since we were inducted into this family. The grief of her departure is felt by us all. We loved her and share a great love for her family. Fannie, David, Davida & Danielle
Presinda Easley
October 10, 2009
to the Cabell family I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in their time of loss
Evangelist Dorothy Moore
October 10, 2009
God's Great Gift
Mama Estelle Cabell's life was a great gift from God to us all, God knew she was resting in him and waiting on his call.
Mama's work and giving missions had already been completed.
Some will remember her just for her sweet potato pies that were second to none.
Mama had a spirit of love, the gift of help and a heart of gold.
We thank God, because she was a very very special, and her story will always be told.
Her children Chanie, Floyd Jr. and Lorraine,unselfishly shared mama with so many many others.
Every where and all over, they now have lots of adopted sisters and brothers.
God Bless written by Evangelist Dorothy L. Moore
Vicki Littles
October 9, 2009
Ms. Cabell will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family
Vicki Littles, Lynchburg Nephrology
Wayne Smith
October 9, 2009
From the family of Mrs. Georgia Smith, a very good friend of Mrs. Cabell. We would like to express our condolences and prayers for the Cabell family.
JACK &EVA MORRIS JR
October 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
WARREN MOORE
October 9, 2009
MAY THE LOVE OF JESUS CONTINUE TO BE WITH THE CABELL FAMILY AS THEY CELEBRATE THE MEMORIES OF A LIFE WELL LIVED, THE LIFE OF MA CABELL. MA CABELL PLAYED A VITAL ROLE IN MY LIFE AS I WAS GROWING UP IN THE RIVERMONT SECTION OF LYNCHBURG. THE WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE TODAY BECAUSE OF HER. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AS YOU GO FORTH IN CELEBRATION.
JACK MORRIS JR
October 9, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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