Service Information
Location: Searching Together Baptist Church
Date: Friday, June 5, 2015
Visitation: 10:00 a.m.
Service: 11:00 a.m.
Linda D. Abbott, 59, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in West Allis on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. She was born in Chicago on October 27, 1955, daughter of the late Charles and Arlethia (nee: Sharp) White. Linda was raised in Racine; was a 1974 graduate of St. Catherine’s High School, and also studied Interior Design at Gateway Technical College. On April 24, 1976 she was married in Racine to Charles Abbott Sr.
Linda will be remembered as a devoted wife and mother, and for the love she put into making their house a home. Linda was always happiest when she was in the company of her family.
Linda is survived by her husband: Charles Abbott of Racine; her son: Charles Abbott Jr. of Clarksville, Tennessee; step-son: Daemond Burns of Kalamazoo, Michigan; brothers and sisters: Charles White Jr, Fenton White, and Royljo White all of Racine, Pamela White of Paduka, Kentucky, and Cynthia White of Madison; mother-in-law Mary L. Walker; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Dean (Rome) Mullen, Doris Abbott, and Michael (Valarie) Abbott all of Kalamazoo, Kathy Walker, Minnie Gordon, and Albert Walker all of Racine, and Barb (Archie) Carothers of Oklona , Mississippi; Goddaughter: Daniella Bank of Houston, Texas; as well as many other relatives and friends including Donna Swift and Tonya Gates both of Racine. She was also preceded in death by her sister: Lucinda White; father-in-law William Abbott Sr; stepfather-in-law: Woodrow Walker; and brothers-in-law and sister-in-law: William Abbott Jr, Robert Abbott, Jonell Abbott, Peter Walker, Shirley Vinson, and May Catherine Carothers.
Homegoing services will be held on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Searching Together Baptist Church, 825 21st Street. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will begin in the church at 10:00 a.m.
Angie Boutwell says
Gone to soon. RIP my friend. Love ❤ ya!
Bob-Brette Moore & Family says
To the Abbott and White family. Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.
Bob-Brette Moore & Family says
To the Abbott and White family. Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.
Michael and Dawn York says
We sending prayers to the Abbott family during this time.
Danni says
Linda you definitely give a new meaning to “strong woman”. I love you so much. You were the best. I will keep the family lifted up in prayer. I love you all.
Odie and Michelle Dancer says
Keeping you and your family in thought and prayer. You have our heartfelt condolences.
Odie and Michelle Dancer says
You are in our thoughts and prayers. You have our heartfelt condolences.
Mary Buscemi says
Charles I am so sorry for your loss, Linda was a wonderful person and could lighten up any room with her smile!!! You and your family will be in my prayers!
Mary Buscemi says
Charles I am so sorry for your loss, Linda was a wonderful person and could lighten up any room with her smile!!! You and your family will be in my prayers!
Odie and Michelle Dancer says
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending heartfelt condolences.
Theresa Vance says
I will miss you cousin. Love you always.
Jeanetta Walker-Hamilton says
To:Charles&Chuck, My family the Abbott’s and Walker’s, I just wanted you to know that you all are in my prayers and my heart today. Linda always had a big beautiful smile she will be missed dearly by her love ones, May God Bless each of you. Love Jeanetta & Rodney
Vega McWilliams/cousin says
To my family I love you and you are in my heart and prayers and I am so sorry I couldn’t be their. I miss Linda so much, her laugh,smile and the love she had for her family.