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Lori ABBOTT-EDWARDS Obituary
Lori Sue
Abbott-Edwards
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Lori Sue Abbott-Edwards, 52, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at her home.
She was born Oct. 22, 1961, in New London, Wisc., to Ronald and Elizabeth (Tetzlaff) Abbott. She married Timothy Edwards in Springfield on Feb. 14, 1986.
She was employed by Pearson Professional for 12 years and previously employed as an occupational therapist at Memorial Medical Center. She was a member of West Side Christian Church.
She is survived by her husband, Timothy C. Edwards, O.D.; son, Thomas Edwards, of Springfield; daughters, Tess Edwards, of Kansas City, Mo., and Callie Edwards, of Warrensburg, Mo.; parents, Ronald and Elizabeth Abbott, of Fremont, Wisc.; sister, Joey Tews of Phoenix, Ariz.; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Kelly Wilhite.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition www.ovarian.org.
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for Lori ABBOTT-EDWARDS
J. B.
February 26, 2014
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY YOU ALL DRAW CLOSE TO GOD THROUGH PRAYER.(PSALM 65:2)
Jennifer Shrake
February 24, 2014
I had no idea she had been sick. I am honored to have known her. I still wear the glass necklace she made me! So sorry to hear this sad news!
February 24, 2014
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family at this most difficult time. Be assured that God will help you cope with the heavy weight of your loss. Psalms 68:19 says God daily carries our load.
Carol Fleck
February 24, 2014
was saddened to see she has passed on ... I enjoyed getting to know her a little bit last year as her wound nurse , May the Lord comfort you all and be near you especially during this time of grief .
February 23, 2014
We are all so sorry for your loss. If you need anything please let us know. Love you all. Michael and Jean Edwards
Erin Galentine
February 23, 2014
I loved Lori so much. She is the reason I became an OT. She was a wonderful person. My prayers are constant for Tim, Tommy, Callie and Tess. I love you all so much and am here if you need anything!
Gretchen Till/Conway
February 23, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Lori was such a wonderful person. I have known her for many years. Please let me know if there is something I can do for your family. Your family is in our prayers. Love you all. Gretchen Till-Conway
Jon Allen
February 23, 2014
Tim,
So sorry about Lori's passing. I saw her picture with the obituary, an absolutely beautiful lady.
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Jon
Paula & Jeff Greenberg
February 23, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about Lori. She was an awesome friend. I will never forget all the precious memories when I would have the priviledge to be in your home babysitting for the kids. Our thoughts and prayers are with you....
Lisa Staber
February 23, 2014
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Lori always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. God Bless you all!
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