Patricia Jean Abbott

Patricia Jean Abbott, 88, of Springfield, formerly of Island Grove and Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Concordia Village Care Center. She was born April 20, 1926, in Chicago to James Ramsey and Edith Powell Hoatson. On August 13, 1947, she married the late Merton Henderson Abbott. Mrs. Abbott was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Massey and brother, James. After graduating from MacMurray College, Patricia taught grade school in Springfield District #186, retiring after 20 years of service. She owned A-1 Quilters and enjoyed needlepoint, knitting and other handiwork. Mrs. Abbott enjoyed traveling and went to such places as the United Kingdom, Mexico�s Baja Peninsula, Florida and the Southwest, which sparked her interest in Native American Art. She will be greatly missed by her loving family: daughters, Susan (Steve) Gordon of Madison, WI and Christine (Steve) Bedford of Chatham; son, John (Ruth) Abbott of Denver; grandchildren, Rachael Klapko, Jade Maher, Tonya Grover, Ben Bedford, Sarah Johnson, Daniel Bedford; great grandchildren, Ian Maher, Jacen Maher, Emily Abate, Annelise Abate, Jasper Johnson, Jack Johnson; and several nieces, nephews. Cremation rites will be accorded by Cremation Services of Central Illinois, Chatham, before public services. A luncheon reception for family and friends will be held at Maldaner�s upstairs, 222 South 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62701, at noon, on Tuesday, August 19th. RSVP requested by August 14th, by email [email protected] or call 608.278.9036. A private family burial of her urn will be at Island Grove Cemetery. Memorials: MacMurray College, 447 E. College Ave., Jacksonville, IL 62650 or Alzheimer�s Association, 2309 W. White Oak Drive, Suite E, Springfield, IL 62704.