Ella Lorine Abney Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ella Lorine Abney, age 93, of Marion, IL, passed away peacefully with her family near, at 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Shawnee Christian Senior Living Center of Herrin, IL. She was born on August 8, 1928, in Marion, IL, the daughter of Lee Roy and Elsie (Rich) Rogers. Ella attended school in Marion, and was a graduate of Marion High School Class of 1946. She continued on with her education at St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in Alton, IL, where she received her Nursing Degree as a Registered Nurse. Shortly after receiving her degree, she began her lifelong nursing career at Missouri Pacific Hospital of St. Louis, MO. She heard about in her hometown of Marion, they were building Marion Memorial Hospital and she applied for a nursing position and was one of the first nurses hired and worked there for many years. She later worked at Herrin Hospital of Herrin, IL, and later transferred to the Veterans Medical Center in Marion, working there for the next 25 years until her retirement in 1988. Ella was united in marriage to Hallie Edgar Abney on May 31, 1955, in Marion, and together they shared over 51 years of marriage until his death on December 23, 2006. She was a member of the First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ in Marion, where she served as an Elder and Church Treasurer. She also was active in the Christian Women’s Fellowship Group of the church and member of the Heyde-Pillow V.F.W. Post 1301 Ladies Auxiliary of Marion. She enjoyed sitting outside at her home under the gazebo eating one of her favorite foods, chocolate covered peanuts and having daily a 12 oz can of Coke. She also enjoyed doing needle point, quilting, wordsearch, reading and was very active in genealogy. When she was younger, she enjoyed camping and fishing with her family. Her family was a very important part of her life and always enjoyed the many times they spent together. She was interested in hearing about all the activities going on in their lives, especially those of her grandchildren. The many memories created will now be cherished by those she leaves behind. She is survived by her daughter, Martha Abney Newton and husband, Norman of Fredericksburg, VA; two sons, Jesse R. Abney and wife, Gayle of Grand Junction, CO, and John E. Abney and wife, Darla of Marion; five grandchildren, John C. Abney and wife, Tina of Metropolis, IL, Stacie L. Abney of Playa del Rey, CA, Jesse D. Abney of Casper, WY, Christiana Newton and Alexander Newton both of Fredericksburg, VA; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Rogers of Pickens, SC, and Frances Abney of Topeka, KS, other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; sister, Geneva Threewitt and two brothers, Charles Rogers and George Rogers. Arrangements were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, IL. The visitation was from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at the funeral home. Following the time of visitation, the funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Bruce Fox presiding. Special recorded vocal musical selections presented during the service were; “In the Garden” by Selah, “He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought” by The Discovery Singers and “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” by The Bliss Choir. At the end of the service Pastor Bruce Fox led the congregation singing “Jesus Loves Me.” Interment followed next to her husband, Hallie in Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion, IL. Pallbearers were Allen Swan, Brad Murphy, Alex Newton, John C. Abney, Jesse Abney and Johnny Atwood. Following the committal service at the cemetery the family and close friends met at Lorine’s home for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. The family requested for those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to; “All Nations Church Memorial Fund.” For additional information call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.

Ella Lorine Abney

August 8, 1928 - March 9, 2022