Abels, Jessie Etta Stanley

Passed: 1988-07-29

Age: 91

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1988-08-03

Information: Jessie Etta Abels, 91, of Parkersburg, died July 29, 1988, at her home.  She was born in Jackson County, a daughter of the late W. A. and Ardlie Board Stanley.  She was a  member of the Seventh Street United Methodist Church.  She owned and operated Miller Shoe Repair in Parkersburg, and was a member of the Marian Rebekah Lodge No. 1, Wood Society of Christian Service, the American Association of Retired Persons and the Parkersburg Senior Citizens.  She is survived by one brother, Roy Stanley of Parkersburg; five stepsons, Richard G. Abels of Ohio, Charles Abels of California, Everett R. Abels of Ravenswood, John Abels and Robert Abels, both of Pennsylvania; two stepdaughters, Elsie McCullough of Parkersburg and Frankie Potts of Florida.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ottis Miller, in 1967; and her second husband, Frank L. Abels; six brothers and two stepchildren. Services were Monday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. G. Frank Plybon, Jr. officiating.  Burial was in Independence Cemetery, Sandyville.