ABBOTT, Myrtle Louise, age 94, of Gardendale, AL, went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2012. Mrs. Abbot was a member of Gardendale's First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husbabd of over 60 years, Lester A. Abbott; Sons, Larry Beck (Donna) and Michael Abbott (Debbie); Daughter, Cynthia Abbott; Grandchildren, Kelly Parker, Christopher Beck and Jason Beck; Great Grandchildren, Anna, Brooke, Hannah & Wyatt. A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, August 19th at 2:30 p.m. in Oakwood Memorial Gardens. Rev. Joe Fields will be officiating. A visitation will be at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel from 1 - 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to be made to Lifecare Hospice.