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Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Monday, November 11, 2013 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Carolyn Sue Abner, age 69, of Flora, IL passed away at her home on Thursday, November 7, 2013.
Carolyn was born February 19, 1944 in Clay County, IL to Harold and Emily (Phillips) Erwin. She married Tom Abner on June 25, 1965 at First Christian Church in Flora. Carolyn’s life centered around family and had a joy-filled spirit when she was with her family and friends. Carolyn liked arts and crafts, loved pets, and enjoyed nature and being outdoors doing things like mushroom hunting. She was a member of First Christian Church of Flora.
Carolyn is survived by her husband Tom Abner of Flora; 3 children: Randy Abner (Erica) of Flora, Michelle Pietz (Kenny) of Taylorsville, KY, Jason Abner (Patti) of Los Angeles, CA; and 8 grandchildren: Jordan (Josh) Kessler, Gage Cobb, Donovan Cobb, Echoe Abner, Elsie Abner, Justin and Adam Pietz, Alexis Abner, and one expected grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Donnie Erwin.
The funeral service for Carolyn Abner will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 11, 2013 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Floral Garden of Memories, Flora. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. The family has requested that memorials be made to First Christian Church or Clay County Cancer Crusaders and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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Thoughts and Prayers are with Tom and Children.Carolyn was a great friend and lots of help to me when I opened a shop in Flora and she owned the Dress Shop a couple of doors down the street.A wonderful lady and friend.
Sorry to hear about the death of Carolyn. God Bless Tom and the family members. Had many good times traveling to sporting events and being together as a family as our kids grew up in school.
Gone but never forgotten. You have always been my inspiration. Thoughts and prayers to the Abner family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
We're so sorry for your loss. It has been a rough couple of years for all of you and words can not convey how sorry we are. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Tom and your family. Carolyn was such a talented, creative person. Always loved being around her, she was such fun.
So sorry for your loss Carolyn will be greatly missed be so many she was a Beautiful and Loveing lady
So sorry for your loss. I spent a lot of time with Carolyn mushroom hunting. She wad a good friend and a beautiful lady. She will be missed. May God blesd you and your family. Love and blessings, Mike and Sharon Gray
So sorry for the family's loss my prayers are with the family
So sorry Tom and Family
To the family of Tom Abner, So for your loss, yall are in our thoughts and prayers.
To Tom and family, May God guide you in your time of loss. Sorry that you are going through this time. Dennis and Sue Hampsten and family
Our condolences to Tom and family. Carolyn was a beautiful person and loved her family dearly. She will be greatly missed.
To the entire Abner family. So sorry for your loss. We shared some great memories and I will always remember our fun times at Dale Hallow! God Bless all of you.
Josh & Jordan--thinking of you kids during this time of loss. She was a very special lady. Take care.
We are offering our sincere sympathy
I DID NOT KNOW CAROLYN, HOWEVER, I RECENTLY MET HER DAUGHTER AND FAMILY. SHE MUST HAVE BEEN A GREAT MOTHER TO HAVE SUCH A GREAT DAUGHTER.
My thoughts and prayers to the family. May good memories bring a glimmer of Peace to you.
Randy, Erica and family I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We are praying that God wraps His arms around each of you to comfort your hurting hearts during this difficult time.
Tom and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Abner Family..... Please accept our dearest & sincere condolences on Carolyn's passing. She was such a wonderful individual and if there is any comfort when a loved one passes, it is that one has to believe they are now ...'without pain & at peace'. Know we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Take care... Karl, Kristy, Kendrick & Kennedy Kramer
Please God , bless this family and give them comfort. AMEN
Carolyn was a happy, fun loving person and certainly will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Carolyn is now enjoying time with our Heavenly Father!
Tom and family, Very sorry to read about Carolyn. She was a very fun lady to spend time with. We remember enjoying boating, going to sport events, etc. Always a good time. As someone else said, there is now no pain and suffering. With our sympathy, Fred & Lynne Gocey
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Carolyn.
Randy, Erica and family my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Carolyn was a great lady.
Randy, Erica Tom and family my thoughts are with you. Wish I could be there for you at this tough time, Iwill come see you my next visit to Flora. Love you guys.
There are no words to describe how I feel, I loved her deeply, she will be missed so much, I will always remember her laugh and her crazy, fun, love for life. She was awesome! You are all in my prayers.
Heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you, Tom, and your family.
Carolyn was an amazing lady, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Carolyn. She was a beautiful, talented, fun-loving lady. We enjoyed our visits and vacations together at Dale Hollow Lake with your family. Prayers sent for comfort and strength for your family during this difficult. God bless and comfort you and your family.
So very sorry for the loss of a wonderful lady to her family and frends,,God chose to take her with him to a better place... Bless you all
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss.
so sorry to hear about Carolyn's passing......Jim and Christel Wyatt
To Tom, Randy and family, i am sorry for the loss of Carolyn,Your family are in our prayers.
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our prayers. Sincerely, Knapp Oil Co.
CAROLYN WAS A BRIGHT SPOT IN OUR STAINED GLASS CLASS. SHE AND DOT KEPT US LAUGHING. WE WERE SAD WHEN THEY NO LONGER ATTENDED. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO TOM AND FAMILY. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY MANY PEOPLE WHOSE LIVES SHE TOUCHED.
So sorry to learn of Carolyn's passing. God bless you all as you cope with this great loss!!!
We`re very sorry to hear about your loss
So sorry for your lose of a beautiful Mother, Wife, and Grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tom and family.... May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
May God be with you all during this time... Rest in Peace Carolyn..
Tom: You have my condolences at the passing of your wife. Surely you are sorrowful, but I know your joy in life and your many decades together with your wife will give you strength and continued happiness in life. All the best, Roger
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. She will be missed by many.
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