Mary Jane Abbott's Obituary
Decatur-Mary Jane (Dwyer) Abbott, 83, of Decatur passed away on Monday November 7th, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
She was born to the late Bernard and Claribel Dwyer on April 28, 1928. She married the late Albert E. Abbott on August 11, 1951 and they lived their lives and raised their children in Decatur. Mary Jane graduated from St. Theresa High School, Millikin University and after working for many years, earned a Masters Degree from the University of Illinois. She later served on the Alumni Board of Millikin University. She spent her career as an elementary school teacher, primarily for the Decatur Public School District, and touched the lives of many school children.
She is survived by her children Dr. Albert E. Abbott Jr. (Valerie) of Plattsburgh, NY; John C. Abbott (Juli) of Reno, NV; and Jane A. Prust (Robert) of Hilton Head, SC as well as eleven grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Saturday November 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation period with the family beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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