MaryLou Louise Abel Borrero of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, age 77, peacefully passed away due to COVID-19 health complications on April 23, 2021 at Ascension St. John Hospital. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Joann Abel (Married to James David Abel) and a host of nieces, nephews and their children. She was the beloved Aunt "Auntie" Mary Lou. Cherished Aunt to her nieces and nephews, Claudia Abel Passalacqua and Brian Balicki and Great Aunt to the children: Vitina Marie, Giovanna Graziella, Francesca Rosalia, James Joseph Salvatore, Claudia Julianna, Great- great Aunt to Giovanni Whisnant and Great-Aunt to Joseph Salvatore Passalacqua; Julie (Abel) Ruyle and Randy Roscoe and Great Aunt to the Children: Amber and David Ruyle; Constance DeHosse and Great Aunt to Shelley Lee DeHosse; Michele (Martin) Redeye and Great Aunt to Chloë Frances Redeye: Linda DeHosse (Ronald Gabrish); Richard (Nancy) DeHosse and Great Aunt to Rachel Marie DeHosse; John DeHosse and Great Aunt to Danielle Amanda DeHosse; and Jeffrey (Denise) DeHosse and Great Aunt to Lauren Elizabeth and Joseph Jeffrey DeHosse.
She was predeceased by her beloved mother and father, Agatha Grace and William R. Abel. Sr. and her five siblings, Grace Ellen (Abel) DeHosse, William R. Abel, Jr., Robert J. Abel, Angela (Abel) Robinson, and James David Abel. She was the youngest of six children.
Mary Lou worked for many years as a barber at Fountain View Barber Shop on Kelly Road. She was also licensed in cosmetology. She loved nothing better than cultivating her garden and took great pride in taking care of the family home. Her meticulous tending of her yard and her flowers earned her the honor of a place in the St. Clair Shores Parade of Homes, of which she was very proud. Her extended family was equally proud of this award. Mary Lou also had a great love of wildlife, especially birds and butterflies. She enjoyed watching nature in her beautiful backyard, and she loved photographing the moments. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that you consider a donation to St. Jude Hospital for Children or Children’s Hospital of Michigan.
Mary Lou, we will always carry you in our hearts. Every garden we pass and every flower that blooms will be a reminder of your beautiful life.
Always There
By: Emma Marie Etwell
When you remember me,
Please do not weep.
My body may not be there.
It has chosen to sleep.
I'm not that far away.
My soul lives on,
Looking down, watching over
You and everyone.
And when you feel sad
And life seems so blue,
Just remember
That my spirit has its arms around you.
And on those special days,
Times that you wish I could see,
That cool breeze flowing past you...
Well, that will be me,
So don't be sad.
Have no fear.
God has taken me under his wing,
But I'll always be near.
I still watch you
Every minute, every day.
My love and soul are with you,
And that's where they will stay.
