Susanna V (Borton) Mcabee Obituary (1927 - 2014)

Susanna V. McAbee, 86, of Redkey, IN passed away Thursday evening, February 20, 2014, at her residence, with loving family by her side. She was born August 16, 1927 in Dunkirk, IN, the daughter of Darious and Helen (Wise) Borton. She graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1945. Susanna retired in 1992 from Kerr Glass, after 39 years of service. She was a member of American Legion Auxillary of Dunkirk, GBBA Local #96 and Plymouth United Church of Christ. She loved spending her leisure time with family, but was most happy enjoying and loving her grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband, Perry; two sons, Gary A. McAbee (wife, Michal) of Georgetown, KY and Terry McAbee (wife, Tashalee) of Yorktown, IN; a daughter, Pamela Robbins (husband, Jack) of Dunkirk, IN; a brother, Charles Rife (wife, Gay Ann) of Dunkirk, IN; five grandchildren, Laura S. Peirce (husband, Matt) of Middleburg, FL, Jackie Robbins (wife, Wendy) of Dunkirk, IN, Chirstopher Robbins of Dunkirk, IN, and Bryce and Ryan McAbee, both of Yorktown, IN; and eight great-grandchildren, McKenzy, Kaleb and Korigan Wilkey, Jaden, Sopie, Fancy and Jackson Robbins, and Zanna Pierce; five step grandchildren; and four step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Kyle McAbee; two brothers; and two sisters. A service to celebrate Susanna's life will be 10 am Monday, February 24, 2014 at the Plymouth United Church of Christ of Dunkirk, IN, with Pastor Mary Dobbs officiating. Burial will follow in Dunkirk I.O.O.F. Cemetery of Dunkirk, IN. Family and friends may gather to share and remember from 2-6pm Sunday, February 23rd at Dunkirk Memorial Chapel, 317 N. Main St. Dunkirk, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Plymouth United Church of Christ. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonshookfuneralhomes.com.