Jessie Mae Abbott, 73
CRISFIELD - Jessie Mae Abbott, 73, of Crisfield, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at her home. Born in Crisfield, May 17, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Albert James and Rhea Jeanette Sterling Rich. She was a former employee of Handy's and Mrs. Paul's Kitchens. She was a member of the Evangelical Wesleyan Church in Crisfield which she loved. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, she is survived by her husband of almost 55 years, Harold Frederick Abbott of Crisfield; three sons, Kenneth James Abbott of Smyrna, Del., Richard Raymond Abbott, Sr. and wife Linda of Crisfield, and David William Ellis Abbott and wife Denise of Crisfield; one sister, Evelyn Joyce Blades of Middle River; four grandchildren, Crystal Lynne Abbott, Ashleigh Marie Abbott, Richard Raymond Abbott, Jr. and Jennifer Louise Hanback; four great-grandchildren, Taylor Renee Downes, Caleb Thomas Downes, Emilee Jade Smith and Kaiden William Abbott; niece and nephews, Janice Bales, Rick Blades, Larry Blades and Edward Parkinson; and a host of friends. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Joyce Abbott; and a brother, James Edward Rich. Funeral services officiated by the Rev. Terry Riggin were held Friday, May 29, 2009, at the Evangelical Wesleyan Church in Crisfield. Interment followed in the Rich Family Cemetery in Crisfield. Donations in her memory may be made to the Evangelical Wesleyan Church, c/o Rev. Terry Riggin, 1121B S. Division Street, Salisbury, MD 21804, American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803-0163, or Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802-1733. Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. To send condolences to the family, visit
www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com.