Frances "Polly" Indiana Abell

January 19, 1914 - July 29, 2010

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Services:

 

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Visitation:

 

The family will receive friends on Monday, August 2, 2010 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.

 

Frances Indiana “Polly” Abell, 96, of Hollywood, MD, died July 29, 2010 at her home in Sandy Bottom, MD surrounded by her family and friends. Born January 19, 1914 in Redgate (Leonardtown), MD, she was the daughter of the late John P. Wilkinson and Frances Indiana Yates.  She is preceded in death by her husband Francis Karl Abell, Sr. whom she married on April 2, 1934 in St. John’s Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD. Frances is preceded in death by sisters Mary Julia Nelson, Mary Francis Owens, Mary Linda Downs, Mary Ellen Downs, Louise Loretta Leib, Myrtle Anne Borgman, Estille P. Greenwell and Agnes Cecelia Insley, and one brother John Francis Wilkinson and also her son-in-law Harry C. Jones, Sr. Frances was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County.  She was a housewife and enjoyed family gathering, soap operas, flowers, cooking, trips to Dover, and   annual trips to Ocean City with family.  Frances is survived by her children John V. Abell (Edna) of Leesburg, FL, Francis K. Abell, Jr. (Eleanor), Ramona Thomas (Jimmy), Marjorie Jones "Susie"  all of Leonardtown, and J. Alfred Abell (Janice) of California, MD as well as 19 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great grandchildren.  The family will receive friends on Monday, August 2, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 P.M.  in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be said at 7:00P.M.  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD at 10:00 A.M. with Fr. Raymond Schmidt   officiating.  Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Leonardtown, MD.  Pallbearers will be her grandsons Timothy W. Abell, Harry C. Jones, Jr., Mark Jones, Bryan Abell, David Abell, and Jeff Thomas.  Honorary Pallbearer will be all of her grand- daughters.    Contributions in memory of Frances Indiana “Polly” Abell can be made to Hospice of St Mary’s County, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD  20650, and St. John’s School building fund, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD  20650 and Hollywood Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD  20636.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"Susie, Ramona & Family....My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort in knowing that your Mom is at peace. Cherish and remember all the memories and good times. It will help you all get pass all of the days ahead. May God Bless you All."
- Sarah Jean Pingleton
- Posted: Thursday, August 5, 2010

"My thoughts and prayers to you all.Very sorry for the loss of your Mother/Grandmother."
- Jennifer Johnson
- Posted: Wednesday, August 4, 2010

"Our Condolence go out to the Abell family."
- Charles& Susie Greenwell
- Posted: Tuesday, August 3, 2010

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
- Mark & Valerie Buckner
- Posted: Tuesday, August 3, 2010

"Ramona,Jimmy and Family... I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers! Love, Julie"
- Julie Slade
- Posted: Tuesday, August 3, 2010

"Kim, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories of your grandmother help to comfort you and bring peace during this difficult time. "
- Sherry Baker
- Posted: Tuesday, August 3, 2010

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Abell family. Although I didn't cross paths much with her the last few years, I felt a special connection with her. She was the last of that Wilkinson generation and my family is now the last with the Wilkinson name. My son Greg claims Aunt Polly once mentioned to him about carrying on the Wilkinson name. To Aunt Polly in Heaven Greg said he will do his best. My condolences to the entire Abell family."
- Tony and Marcia Wilkinson - Johnny and Aggie's son
- Posted: Monday, August 2, 2010

"Ramona and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. she will always be with you in your thoughts and hearts. God bless all of you and He will keep you strong. "
- Billy, Mary Ann & Cheryl Bean
- Posted: Monday, August 2, 2010

"Ramona & Family, Deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. I know how very close you were to her, and hope that all of the fond memories you have of her will sustain you through this difficult time. May God bless your mother, you, and your families."
- Carolyn Kitchen
- Posted: Monday, August 2, 2010

"I pray that remembering all the wonderful times you shared together will ease your sorrow. God Bless."
- Diane Wallace
- Posted: Monday, August 2, 2010

"God has taken another angle into his home. She got her wish to be with God,your Dad and the rest of her family. Monie and Susie I know you will miss her the most. Love to you all. "
- Jo Allen Mattingly
- Posted: Monday, August 2, 2010

"Sorry to hear of your MOM's passing. She is in a better place with lots of good company. Ours prayers are with you and your family. "
- Patty & David Thompson
- Posted: Monday, August 2, 2010

"Ramona & Jimmie;.. We are sorry to hear about the passing of Your Mother. What a great long life She had, and now She has gone to rest, and is in the Best Of Hands. Our Sympathy and prayers go with You at this time. "
- Alice & Francis Dunbar
- Posted: Monday, August 2, 2010

"To The Abell Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time! Miss Polly was a very nice gentle lady, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Tommy and Rose Goldsborough "
- Thomas Goldsborough
- Posted: Monday, August 2, 2010

"Ramona & Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I know you will miss her dearly. Please know we are here if you need anything. "
- Brenda & Teresa Mayor
- Posted: Monday, August 2, 2010

"To the entire family of Aunt Polly, Your mother was a very strong and wonderful women, who took care of her family with the up most grace and love. We always love hearing the stories of yours ventures. You have an angel now watching over you. She will be greatly missed."
- Ann & Kenny Abell
- Posted: Sunday, August 1, 2010

"To the Abel Family-We are sorry to hear about Aunt Polly. You are in our prayers and we will be thinking of you."
- John Paul and Mary Norris Goddard
- Posted: Sunday, August 1, 2010

"To the Abel Family; We are sorry to hear about your mother's passing. You are in our prayers. If you need anything let us know."
- Gertrude and Patricia Norris
- Posted: Sunday, August 1, 2010

"Kim, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Obviously, your grandma was very well loved, and I'm sure she knew it. Take care."
- Donna and Craig Belcher
- Posted: Sunday, August 1, 2010

"My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Abell family. May God comfort you at this time."
- Pattie Joy
- Posted: Sunday, August 1, 2010

"John V., Wheelie, Susie, Alfred, Ramona and family, we were sorry to learn of your mother's death. Miss Polly, as the neighborhood kids called her, was an exceptional person. She was very nice and kind to all of us. I have never seen her when she wasn't smiling. Sandy Bottom won't be the same with her gone but knowing she is in a much better place helps our loss some. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. Love, Son and Elaine (Adams) Wood"
- Elaine Wood
- Posted: Sunday, August 1, 2010

"Susie, Ramona and family, was so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing, she was a wonderful lady and just think how long that she and Mrs. Johnson shaed their lives."
- Judy DiGiovanni
- Posted: Saturday, July 31, 2010

"So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. She lived a long and happy life, and had a wonderful family. I know you will have many wonderful memories of her..."
- Sam and Judy Jarboe
- Posted: Saturday, July 31, 2010

"John V., Edna and all the family,I am sorry to read of your Mother's passing. May she rest in peace. You and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy"
- Marian Ann and Matt Blair
- Posted: Saturday, July 31, 2010

"Susie Jones and family. Sorry to hear the passing of your Mom. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers."
- Steve & Elaine Gass
- Posted: Saturday, July 31, 2010

"I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Please know that the Family is in my thoughts and Prayers."
- P.W Clarke-Hollywood
- Posted: Saturday, July 31, 2010

"Ramona,Jimmy & family: Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We are keeping you in our prayers."
- Charlene M. Kelly and Charles Memorial Gardens staff
- Posted: Saturday, July 31, 2010

"Ramona and family: So sorry for your loss. I just recently met her at the nursing home. She knew my mom and dad. The Lord has another angel. She will be watching over you all. Take care of each other. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers."
- Mary Agnes Plunkett
- Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010

"Ramona and Family....we was saddened to learn of your Mom's Please let us know if you need anything at all." "
- Larry & Cora Norris
- Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010

"Sorry to hear Grandma passed, As a kid growing up It was always fun to walk down the railroad tracks to grandma and pops house knowing you could get a snack or soda and visit."
- Donnie and Maria Abell
- Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010

"Aunt Polly was a special lady and always made others feel special. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family."
- Carolyn and Sam Nelson
- Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010

"My condolences to the family."
- Patricia Smith
- Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010

"Romona & Family, Jenny & I were sorry to here the news about Miss Polly passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this sad time. Jenny always said that Miss Polly was her Mother's maid of Honor when Oswald and Noema were married many years ago. She will always be remember as a wonderful Lady and Good Freind may she rest in piece."
- Clarence & Jenny Bowles
- Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010

"To the Thomas/Abell Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are here should you need anything."
- Mary Dean & Kenny Dement
- Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010

"Ramona, we are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything."
- Billy & Stacey Alvey
- Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010

"Ramona, were sorry to hear of your Moms passing, Your Family will be in Our thoughts and prayers. "
- Scott & Marla Mclane
- Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010

"Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you All!! Keep your Memories of Her Close to your Hearts and she will always be with you!! Heaven got A Beautiful Angel and she will be Missed!! Love to the entire Family from Us!!"
- David and Tammy Russell
- Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010

"Ramona and Family, My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Your mother was a great woman. The little bit of time that I was able to spend with her she reminded me of my Great Grandmother Victoria. I will always remember Ms Polly. If you should need anything please call. "
- Kathy DeMarr
- Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010

"Ramona and family...so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom...keep her memories close. You are in our thoughts and prayers."
- Tommy and Darlene Graves
- Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010

"Our deepesy sympathy goes out to Aunt Polly's family on her passing. She was a very special woman. You are in our thoughts and prayers."
- Linda and Danny Johnson
- Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010

"Ramona and Family....I was saddened to learn of your Mom's passing. When I saw you in the Nursing Home a couple of weeks ago and I visited your Mom she was absoltely radiant and beautiful. Nothing but time can ease your pain right now but know that she is now in Heaven with your dad and both are watchng over you. My sincere condolences to you and your family."
- Judy (Goddard) Bakewell
- Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010

"We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Aunt Polly. She was always a very happy person, and I am sure she is spreading her glow in heaven. Our thought and prayers are with each of you and Aunt Polly too."
- Aggie & Robert Lee Owens
- Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010

"Ramona, Jimmy and the entire Abell family we would like to send our sincere sympathies and to let you know that you will be in our thougths and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything at all."
- Wayne and Eleanor Norris
- Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010

"Ms. Abell was a wonderful lady and it was my pleasure knowing her. I will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ramona, Susie, and the rest of the Abell family. Love, Peggy"
- Peggy Spranger
- Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Aunt Polly will truly be missed in the neighborhood. She always teased me about how she watched me cut grass to make sure I was doing it right. Now I will be looking up to heaven seeing if an angel is looking over me. Please let us know if we can be of help in any way."
- Deborah and Dennis Mattingly
- Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2010

"RAMONA AND FAMILY ALL WE CAN SAY WHAT A WONDERFUL WOMEN YOUR MOTHER WAS. ALL THE CHRISTMAS PARTIES AND THE WONDERFUL STORIES ABOUT SANDY BOTTOM. HELEN AND I ARE HERE IF YOU NEED ANYTHING OR JUST SOMEONE TO TALK TOO. WE LOVE ALL OF YOU."
- PAT AND HELEN TWINS
- Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2010

"I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers."
- Anne Emery
- Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2010