1916
2011
Maybell Smith Abee, 94, of Morganton, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 3, 2011, while at her residence. Born April 20, 1916, in Rutherford County, NC, she was a daughter of the late James Wesley Smith and Lula Bumgarner Smith. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Abee was also preceded in death by a son, Carl Thomas Abee, a grandson, Christopher James Abee, three brothers and one sister. Mrs. Abee was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church, Morganton.
She will lovingly be remembered by three sons, Glenn Smith, and special friend, Jeanette Anderson, Sid Watts, and wife, Betty, Ben Abee and wife, Gay Ree, all of Morganton;
Five grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, four great great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews will also loving remember her.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Abee will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in the Chapel of Kirksey Funeral Home, Morganton, with the Reverends John Mason and Sam Abee officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 PM, in the Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, Golden Valley, NC. The family will receive friends 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Kirksey Funeral Home, Morganton.
Kirksey Funeral Home has the honor of serving the Abee family.
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April 6, 2011
It has been years since I seen Mrs Abee but her stories about her and her family was a treat. Enjoyed making her something to eat when Glenn or Missy came by the cafe.( and me knowing she was a heck of a better cook than than i could ever be) My heart goes out to the family. She was and still is a great woman. Love ya Smith family! sherry rhyne
April 6, 2011
Rachel Bailey @ Autumn Care
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 6, 2011
janine brothers
I am so happy I got to know Maybell just recently. I have been blessed having met her and her wonderful family. Thank you all for your love and kindness shown to Maybell, supporting and caring for her to the end. She was greatly blessed also.
April 5, 2011
Angela Barrett
We are so sorry to hear about your loss, just know we are praying for you and your family. Heaven is blessed with another Angel. We Love you Jeanette.
April 5, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. The Johnnie and Nelda Franklin Family
April 5, 2011
Jason Rhoney
To Ben,
Sorry to hear about your mother. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
April 4, 2011
TO THE ABEE FAMILY,
HEAVEN HAS JUST GOTTEN ANOTHER ANGEL. YOUR MOTHER WAS A WONDERFUL LADY AND A DEAR FRIEND TO ME. I CAN NEVER EXPRESS TO YOU IN WORDS WHAT SHE MEANT TO ME. I WILL BE KEEPING ALL OF YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LOVE AND PRAYERS. BECKY LUDWIG
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