Mary Abbitt Obituary Mary Alice Horne Abbitt May 4, 1930 - March 12, 2023 Franklin - Mary Alice Horne Abbitt, 92, widow of William Henry Abbitt, passed away March 12, 2023 in East Pavilion. Born in Norton, VA, a former resident of Richmond, and a resident of Franklin since 1993, she was a daughter of the late Hoke Irvine Horne and Alice Oalene Beverly Horne. She was also predeceased by a sister, Nancy Oalene Horne; a brother, Hoke Irvine Horne II; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Mary Frances Abbitt; and a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Abbitt Kales. Mary Alice was a graduate of the University of Georgia where she received her Bachelor’s Degree and her MBA. She was a retired Actuary from Dominion Power. Mary Alice remained an active member in the Constantia Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Left to cherish her memory are several nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held at 2PM Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in Poplar Spring Cemetery with Rev. Jean Vinson officiating. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Mary-Alice-Abbitt 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/mary-abbitt-obituary?id=50378341 3) $ https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/*\.* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: Mary Alice Horne Abbitt, a longtime resident of Franklin, Virginia, passed away on 12 March 2023 at the age of 92. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia and a retired Actuary from Dominion Power. Abbitt remained active in the Daughters of the American Revolution and Emmanuel Episcopal Church. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: A graveside service for Mary Alice Horne Abbitt was held on 15 March 2023 in Poplar Spring Cemetery. Reverend Jean Vinson officiated the service. The family suggested memorial donations be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church. ### The Edited Obituary Mary Alice Horne Abbitt 4 May 1930 - 12 March 2023 Franklin - Mary Alice Horne Abbitt, 92, widow of William Henry Abbitt, passed away March 12, 2023 in East Pavilion. Born in Norton, VA, a former resident of Richmond, and a resident of Franklin since 1993, she was a daughter of the late Hoke Irvine Horne and Alice Oalene Beverly Horne. She was also predeceased by a sister, Nancy Oalene Horne; a brother, Hoke Irvine Horne II; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Mary Frances Abbitt; and a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Abbitt Kales. Mary Alice was a graduate of the University of Georgia where she received her Bachelor's Degree and her MBA. She was a retired Actuary from Dominion Power. Mary Alice remained an active member in the Constantia Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Left to cherish her memory are several nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, 15 March 2023 in Poplar Spring Cemetery with Rev. Jean Vinson officiating. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Mary Alice Horne Abbitt | |---------|---------------------------| | Age | 92 years | | Birth | 4 May 1930; Norton, VA | | Death | 12 March 2023; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------|----------------|-------------| | Mary Alice Horne Abbitt | Decedent | Franklin | | William Henry Abbitt | Spouse | -- | | Hoke Irvine Horne | Parent | -- | | Alice Oalene Beverly Horne | Parent | -- | | Nancy Oalene Horne | Sibling | -- | | Hoke Irvine Horne II | Sibling | -- | | John Abbitt | Sibling | -- | | Mary Frances Abbitt | Sibling-in-law | -- | | Elizabeth Abbitt Kales | Sibling-in-law | -- | | Several nieces and nephews | Nieces/Nephews | --- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Mary Alice Horne Abbitt was a graduate of the University of Georgia, where she received her Bachelor's Degree and MBA. 2. She was a retired Actuary from Dominion Power. 3. Mary Alice remained an active member in the Constantia Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. 4. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church.