Eva Abner

ELLETTSVILLE, Ind. -- Eva Marie Reece Abner, 87, of Ellettsville died Friday, May 13, 2005, at her home.

She was born April 4, 1918, at Randles, Mo., daughter of Clarence and Carrie Armstrong McNeely. She and Glenard Reece were married Aug. 8, 1936, at Jackson. He died July, 10, 1985. She and Ed Abner were married in 1989. He died in 1993.

Abner worked in Cape Girardeau public schools and at Tipton Laundry. She was a United Pentecostal Church member.

Survivors include two daughters, Wanda Seyer of Cape Girardeau, Donna Teague of Ellettsville, Ind.; five stepdaughters, Mary Keiney of Pevely, Mo., Faye Pheils of St. Louis, Wanette Daniels of Oran, Mo., Janet Mims of Michigan, Judy Barchett of Benton Harbor, Mich.; three stepsons, the Rev. Jimmie Abner of Ironton, Mo., Eddie Abner of California, DeWayne Abner of Oran; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister.

Friends may call today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gary Teague officiating. Burial will be in Lorimier Cemetery.