Emily McCullough Abel, 90, of West Palm Beach, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. She was born September 5,1929 in Port Chester, New York to William and Irene McCullough. She and her family moved to Florida as a young child and settled in West Palm Beach. She graduated from St. Ann’s Catholic School in 1947. Soon after, she met the love of her life Robert and they started their family. She was a devout catholic and very active in her church. She enjoyed playing bridge, card games with her children and grandchildren, a nice glass of wine and a good joke. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert and son, Stephen. She is survived by her three children, Nancy Freebold (Greg), David Abel (Luo-Ann), Patti Gringeri (Tony), thirteen grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who will truly be missed. A mass will be held at St. Juliana Catholic Church on July 7 at 10am.