Mrs. Abrams was born in Rome, Georgia on August 6, 1928, the daughter of the late Ira Monroe and late Emma Lavada Lakey Grinnell. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee and married the late Ray Smith. Following his death, she married the late John Russell Abrams and inherited a beloved step-son, the late George Russell Abrams, whom she adored.
Mrs. Abrams is survived by a step-daughter-in-law, Lauren Abrams; a step-grandson, George Russell (Russ) Abrams Jr., and his wife, Jenna; and granddaughter, Collins Grace and grandson, John Crawford (Ford), of Donalds, S.C.; a niece, Janet Carter Blalock and family; and a very special friend, Vicki Blankenship.
Mrs. Abrams was a member of Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church, and a collector of dolls, loved to fish, and cherished dogs and horses. She worked in the clothing industry in downtown Rome for many years.
A graveside service will be held for Mrs. Abrams on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at East View Cemetery in Rome, GA.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions be made to Winthrop Health and Rehabilitation Resident Council of which Mrs. Abrams was a member and former officer. These contributions will supplement all of the residents and the Resident Council will decide how they will be utilized.
Daniel’s Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
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