Edith Mcabee

Edith McAbee, age 96, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at The Waters in Dunkirk.

Edith was born on March 28, 1926, in Ridgeville, Indiana, the daughter of Mary Witsche.  She baby sat for many years and retired from Kerr Glass in 1975 after 25 years of service.  She was a member of Portland First Church of the Nazarene.  She was an avid fan of Indiana Hoosiers Basketball and the Cincinnati Reds.  Edith married Samuel McAbee on September 14, 1944 and he passed away on December 5, 1988.

Survivors include:

1 son:  William “Bill” McAbee, Sr. (wife Patty) – Bryant, Indiana

10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren

Several nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel, a son Max McAbee and a great-grandson.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023 from 1-6 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Pastor Dave McLellan will officiate and burial will follow at Lawndale Cemetery, east of Ridgeville.

Memorials may be directed towards Jay County Special Olympics.