Ruthanne was born in Peru on August 13, 1952 to Harold and Wilma (Mickey) Hilgeman. She graduated from North Miami High School and was employed by a few factories before going and working as a seamstress for Blondie and Dagwood in Peru. Later, Ruthanne became the owner/operator of her business, Beautiful Creation by Abbott. She volunteered for the Circus City Festival for many seasons behind the scenes, braiding hair and applying makeup to both performers and kiddie clowns.
In 1973, Ruthanne married Dennis W. Abbott, and together, they had three children: Angela, James, and Tim.
Ruthanne was blessed with eight beautiful grandchildren: Brayton, Alyssa, Brianna, Tyler, Karah, Luke, and Genesis. Also, two great-grandchildren: Kyreigh and Baby J due in October, 2020.
Ruthanne also leaves behind two sisters: Margaret Harding, and Marceil Barragan; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Lynda Brower, and a grandbaby Melannie Abbott.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, and Miller’s of Peru.
Source: Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.
Ruthanne was born in Peru on August 13, 1952 to Harold and Wilma (Mickey) Hilgeman. She graduated from North Miami High School and was employed by a few factories before going and working as a seamstress for Blondie and Dagwood in Peru. Later, Ruthanne became the owner/operator of her business, Beautiful Creation by Abbott. She volunteered for the Circus City Festival for many seasons behind the scenes, braiding hair and applying makeup to both performers and kiddie clowns.
In 1973, Ruthanne married Dennis W. Abbott, and together, they had three children: Angela, James, and Tim.
Ruthanne was blessed with eight beautiful grandchildren: Brayton, Alyssa, Brianna, Tyler, Karah, Luke, and Genesis. Also, two great-grandchildren: Kyreigh and Baby J due in October, 2020.
Ruthanne also leaves behind two sisters: Margaret Harding, and Marceil Barragan; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Lynda Brower, and a grandbaby Melannie Abbott.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, and Miller’s of Peru.
Source: Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.
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