Elizabeth Rutherford Abell

Elizabeth Rutherford “Betty” Abell, age 87, passed away on December 4, 2018. She survived her husband of 49 years, Joseph Frederick Abell, and leaves behind her sister, Margaret Judd; children Patricia Shenk and Neil Abell and their partners Donald Shenk and Terry Abell; grandchildren Kevin, Cara, and Raven Shenk, Jonathan Abell, Gaia Zori, their partners, and 8 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was a lifelong resident of Orlando, and a lover of Florida’s natural beauty and wildlife. She cherished her home, where family and friends gathered for holidays and reunions, and was a model of compassion, warmth, and welcoming good spirits to all. She worked for 27 years as a nurse championing women’s health. She is deeply grieved, and leaves a lasting inspiration as we strive to live, like her, with kindness and generosity as our guides. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 on Saturday, December 15 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Gotha, Florida with a reception to follow.