Kelly Abbott

Kelly Jean Abbott, 54, of Jackson, beloved daughter, mother and sister, left this world Thursday, April 4, 2019. Kelly was fighting stage 4 cancer. She passed away at Southeast Hospital, with family at her side.

Kelly was born Dec. 13, 1964, in Hollywood, California. She then moved to Missouri, where she attended Cape Girardeau Central High School, graduating in 1982.

She was a secretary for the Cement Masons Local Union No. 908.

She was an avid music fan, quite possibly the biggest Ozzy Osbourne fan there ever was. She enjoyed camping, concerts and also float trips. Kelly made a point to bring light into the life of anyone who crossed her path. She will be so sorely missed.

She is survived by her two children, Bailey S. and Timothy N. Abbott, both of Jackson; mother, Marilyn S. Ernst of Cape Girardeau; brother, Jeffrey B. Cronenbold of Cape Girardeau; grandparents, Ruby and Charles Matthews of Cape Girardeau; aunt, Rhonda Poe of Cape Girardeau; uncle, Alan Niswonger of Pocahontas; the apple of her eye, her only grandchild, Maddox L. Abbott; three nephews, Kevin W., Tristan B. and Walker B. Cronenbold; niece, Sarah I. Cronenbold; as well as many cousins and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Charles "Doc" Ernst; father, Larry G. Cronenbold; two grandmothers, Thelma Coakley and Ella May Walker; and two grandfathers, Chester L. Cronenbold and Walter J. Niswonger.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Stan Hargis officiating.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.