CRISFIELD - Linda Abbott Olah went to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.
Born in Crisfield on Feb. 26, 1948, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Abbott and the late Jeanette Somers Dickerson.
She was a GNA for 17 years at Hartley Hall Nursing Home in Pocomoke and Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home in Crisfield.
A member of Living Hope Ministries of the Eastern Shore, she was a prayer warrior who loved the Lord.
She was very proud of her Native American Heritage. "Lucky" was active in the Nause Waiwash Band of Indians, Inc. and she also sat on the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs.
She was an avid quilter, and loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Eugene David Olah; two daughters, Gena Denice Swift and Traci Lynette Wigglesworth and husband Mike, all of Salisbury; four grandchildren, Joscelyne Renee Swift and Colbi Lynn Sayre and husband Justin, all of Marion, and Amy Chandler Wigglesworth and David Michael Wigglesworth, both of Salisbury; four brothers, Arthur Thomas Abbott, Sr. and wife Cindy, John Thomas "Tommy" Abbott, Jr. and wife Susan, and Philip Abbott, all of Crisfield, and Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Abbott and wife Dale of Eden; an aunt, Laura Somers of Crisfield; and many nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son and a brother, Stephen G. "Stevie" Abbott.
Funeral services officiated by the Rev. LeBron Palmer were Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Living Hope Ministries Church in Marion where a visitation was one hour prior. Interment was in Sunnyridge Memorial Park.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Living Hope Ministries of the Eastern Shore, 27331 Crisfield Marion Road, Marion, MD 21838.
Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home. To send condolences, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com