Lottie Mae Ranch

Lottie was born September 29th 1946 in Darling, Mississippi to parents Clondike Abbott and Lillie Mae Francis Lewis (Abbott) Common. Lottie was the oldest daughter of 14 kids. She departed this life February 8th 2025 at the age of 79 in Temple Texas.

Lottie married James Ranch, her childhood friend and they shared a Holy Union for 58 years married 63 years together total they were blessed with five sons and four daughters.

Lottie worked in several places through the years while following her husband James from one military post to another. Her last place of employment was at the Warrior Way commissary as a Store Manager Lead until she medically retired in 1995. Although Lottie could not do the work she used to, she knew it was not time for her to stop working so she became a foster parent. At the end of her foster parent career she had well over 80 children in her home and out of those children she adopted five.

Lottie is preceded in death by her parents Clondike Abbott Sr and Lillie Mae Common. Brothers: Clondike Abbott Jr , Freddy Lee Abbott, George E Common sisters: Mary Helen Abbott Triplett, Ethel B Common and a great grandchild Adonis Delce.

The lovely family she leaves to cherish her memories with, Husband James Ranch, five sons: James D Ranch(Birgette) Denmark, Anthony Ranch, Orlando (Jina)Ranch, Kevin Ranch Lily, Dayshilon Ranch all of Texas and four daughters: Patricia Ranch, Dawanna Hamilton, Shanequa Calderon(Yarian), all from texas Terranetha Ranch from Colorado. Her legacy continues with sixteen Grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren ; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Lottie was raised in the Delta of Mississippi, and as the oldest daughter she helped raise her siblings while their mother worked in the fields. She was considered by most the second mother or “Mama Lottie”. Her beautiful personality was shown through her actions, empathy, kindness, generosity, authenticity, and genuine warmth that made it enjoyable to be around. She traveled the world with her husband during his military service. She was a devoted mother and wife and a good friend. She cared for everyone she had in her life, leaving an everlasting impression on everyone she encountered. She provided a wealth of knowledge about history, holistic healing through plants, and guidance while uplifting your spirits at the same time. She loved to love people so much that she became a foster parent through the state of Texas Child Protective Services and through private agencies in Austin. She knew that there were so many kids still in the system that needed to be loved so spread the word with everybody she could to become foster parents. She never asked for much in return but what she did ask for was for everyone to be kind to each other, make sure nobody goes hungry, be right with God, and most important to her was to get your education.

A memorial service for Lottie will be held Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 1615 South Fort Hood Road, Killeen, TX 765421654. Following the memorial service will be a committal service at 3:00 PM at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 TX-195, Killeen, TX 76542.

The family of Lottie May Abbott Ranch is very thankful and wish to express sincere gratitude to the many relatives and friends who have demonstrated concern and care with visits, prayers, flowers, calls, cards, gifts and other comforting expression of love and sympathy.