MILFORD - Laura M. Abbott, born Dec. 16, 1922 Milford, has returned to her heavenly father. She was preceded in death by her loving mother and father, Mary E. Abbott and Harry Wayne Abbott. In addition to her parents, she preceded her brothers and sisters, Roy W. Abbott, James E. Abbott, Evelyn Abbott-Doughten, and Carol Abbott; sons and step daughter, Harry Van Edwards, Ralph G. Tribuani, and Lucy Ann Tribuani. She was a loving wife to husbands, X Isom Edwards, Ralph Tribuani, and Park Griffith, who she returned to meet in heaven. Laura Abbott is survived by her sisters, Lois Abbott-Diteodoro, of Newark and Jane Abbott- Lines, of New Jersey. She is also surviving her sons,v Roy W. Edwards, of Elk Creek, Va., Ray Clayton Griffith, of Millsboro, and stepson Lambert Tribuani, of Union City, Tenn. Grandmom Laura had fourteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. Laura Abbott, "teeny," was a nurse the majority of her life. Caring for her family, elderly, and the sick was her passion in life. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and attending Milton Baptist Church in Milton. Laura Abbott went home to be with her lord on Feb. 17, 2015, in the presence of her loving family. A memorial service will be held at Community Christian Worship Center 2114 South DuPont Highway, Suite 2, Camden, Delaware 19934 on Mar. 21, 2015 at 1:30 pm. The burial will be held at Henlopen Memorial Park 28787 Lockerman Road Milton, Delaware 19968 on Mar. 23, 2015 at 1:30 pm. You can logon to Book of Memories on Bennie Smith's family interactive site at www.benniesmithfuneralhome.com to share memories.