SHARON KAY ABBOTT, 80, of Decatur, Ind., passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Sycamore Village in Fort Wayne. Born Jan. 6, 1938, in Decatur, Ind., she was a daughter of the late Philip D. and Kathryn V. (Smitley) Baker Sr. On Oct. 19, 1957, she married Donnie A. Abbott; he preceded her in death on Dec. 23, 1992. Sharon was a member of St. Luke Church where she was involved in Helping Hands. She was a homemaker and also worked for CTS, H & R Block and Scott's. Sharon was a member of the Good Sam Club and Decatur Coin Club. She was a 1956 Decatur High School graduate. Survivors include her two sons, Scott A. (Kimela) Abbott of Huntertown and Patrick A. (Jackie) Abbott of Decatur; a daughter, Kathi A. (Daniel) Lyvers of Huntertown; five grandchildren, Erin, Sean, Elizabeth, Katherine, and Cassandra; and five great-grandchildren, Mia, Samuel, Ella, Derek, and Lyanna. Sharon was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the funeral home, with calling one hour prior from 9 to 10 a.m. Pastor Mike Wertenberger officiating. Visitation also from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2018, at Haggard - Sefton -Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial in Decatur Cemetery. Memorials are to St. Luke Church.
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on Mar. 6, 2018
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on Mar. 6, 2018
SHARON KAY ABBOTT, 80, of Decatur, Ind., passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Sycamore Village in Fort Wayne. Born Jan. 6, 1938, in Decatur, Ind., she was a daughter of the late Philip D. and Kathryn V. (Smitley) Baker Sr. On Oct. 19, 1957, she married Donnie A. Abbott; he preceded her in death on Dec. 23, 1992. Sharon was a member of St. Luke Church where she was involved in Helping Hands. She was a homemaker and also worked for CTS, H & R Block and Scott's. Sharon was a member of the Good Sam Club and Decatur Coin Club. She was a 1956 Decatur High School graduate. Survivors include her two sons, Scott A. (Kimela) Abbott of Huntertown and Patrick A. (Jackie) Abbott of Decatur; a daughter, Kathi A. (Daniel) Lyvers of Huntertown; five grandchildren, Erin, Sean, Elizabeth, Katherine, and Cassandra; and five great-grandchildren, Mia, Samuel, Ella, Derek, and Lyanna. Sharon was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the funeral home, with calling one hour prior from 9 to 10 a.m. Pastor Mike Wertenberger officiating. Visitation also from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2018, at Haggard - Sefton -Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial in Decatur Cemetery. Memorials are to St. Luke Church.
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on Mar. 6, 2018
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on Mar. 6, 2018
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