Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, September 12, 1993 TAG: 9309130148
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: D-2 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: NEW CASTLE LENGTH: Short
OBIT ABBOTT, PEARL GAY
ABBOTT, Pearl Gay, 94, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, September 11,
1993, at Berkshire Healthcare Center. Born on July 3, 1899, she was the
daughter of the late Robert Preston and Sallie Custer Abbott. She was a member
of Mountain View Christian Church. She was preceded in death by five brothers,
C. D. Abbott, L. I. Abbott, E. M. Abbott, W. B. Abbott and E. T. Abbott.
Surviving are three sisters-in-law, Lucille Abbott of Roanoke, Letha Abbott
and Clarice Abbott, both of New Castle; nieces, nephews and cousins; special
cousin, Crystal Pettyjohn. Funeral services will be conducted at Mountain View
Christian Church Monday, September 13, 1993, at 2 p.m. The family will receive
friends at Boitnott Funeral Home Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m.
by CNB