Jackie L. Abel

A memorial visitation for Jackie L. Abel, 60, Eudora will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Eudora Chapel. She died June 5, 2016 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.

Jackie was born October 22, 1955 in Lawrence, Kansas the daughter of Carl M. and Geraldine “Jerry” Langan Abel.

She graduated from Eudora High School in 1973 and then graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1978. She taught school at Northern Heights Schools. She later worked for the Hercules and Sprint. She most recently was working at Forrest T. Jones. She enjoyed playing pool and was active in many local pool tournaments. She was a 2015 member of the American Pool Players Association.

She is survived by her brother, Carlie Abel and his wife, Anita of Eudora, KS; nephews, Doug Abel and Luke Abel both of Lawrence, KS; niece, Sarah Meador and husband, Drew and great niece and nephew, Ella Jo Meador and Hendrix Meador all of Medicine Lodge, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Darrell.

Memorials may be made in her name to the American Heart Association or to Eudora United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

 

20 Condolences

  1. Peggy Thatcher Tinkle on June 6, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    Praying that your family will be surrounded by God’s comforting love and fulled with peace that only he can give.



  2. Donna Ketchum on June 6, 2016 at 8:27 pm

    I was shocked and saddened to hear about Jackie’s passing. Jackie was loved by so many and had countless friends. She was kind, caring, cheerful and always thought of the needs of others before herself. My thoughts and prayers will be with her sweet family and dear friends over the days and weeks ahead.



  3. The Katzfey Family on June 7, 2016 at 11:08 am

    Carlie and Family, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of Jackie’s passing.



  4. Mary Church on June 7, 2016 at 11:30 am

    Jackie was a very kind soul. She was always fun to be with. I am going to miss her dearly. Rest in peace Jackie. Prayers for all the family.



  5. Vickie Bahnmaier on June 7, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    I don’t remember ever seeing Jackie without a big smile on her face. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and all of her many friends.



  6. Rhonda (Self) Young on June 7, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    So sorry for your loss. I remember many fun times working with Jackie at Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant. She enjoyed her many friends and always had a positive attitude! Thinking of her family and friends during this time of grief.

    Rhonda (Self) Young



  7. Dave, Ben and Teresa Gosney on June 7, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    We will forever miss you Jackie. You meant the world to Ben. I know he is going to be very lost without you. He will continue to ask to see you every time we drive by your house.



  8. Linda Easum on June 7, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    Carl,
    So shocked to hear this sad news. I’ve had so many fun times with Jackie playing pool and traveling to Vegas. I will never forget her “swishy pants (you had to be there!). My thoughts are with you and the family, she will leave a huge void in all our lives. Hugs to you!



  9. DAVID ANDERSON on June 7, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    ON BEHALF OF THE LAWRENCE AREA APA POOL FAMILY. ESPECIALLY OUR MONDAY NIGHT 9-BALL LEAGUE PLAYERS. WE SEND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO JACKIE’S FAMILY AND FRIENDS. MAY THE LORD COMFORT YOU ALL.



  10. Cindy Erwin Flippo on June 7, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    Lord surround this family with your love as they go through this difficult time. May you each find comfort in your many memories you have made with Jackie. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. R.I.P Jackie



  11. Janice Jones on June 7, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    So sorry to here the news about Jackie’s passing. She
    was always smiling or laughing. She will be missed. Prayers for her family.



  12. Dee and Tom Jerome on June 7, 2016 at 10:26 pm

    Praying for God’s healing mercy for Carlie, Ania and Family. Such a great loss and difficult to believe it was her time. God bless all those mourning her death.



  13. Amy Kearney on June 8, 2016 at 9:05 am

    So sorry for your loss, my heart dropped when I heard this. She was such a sweet lady. I will always remember giving her a hard time about her Chiefs, a loyal fan.



  14. Earl E. Babb on June 8, 2016 at 11:51 am

    So sad to hear about Jackie. My condolences to you Carl and the rest of the family. God bless you in these times.



  15. Mark Niciolay on June 8, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    Wow so Shocked to hear about her Passing ! She will be missed dearly !

    Last time I saw her wat at our 40th Class Reunion when we had a float in the CPA Parade!

    We had alot of fun in HighSchool and whe willl truely be Missed

    Mark Nicolay



  16. Becky Fay on June 9, 2016 at 8:25 am

    To the family of Jackie, I worked with Jackie at FTJ she was always such a pleasant woman that had a smile on her face. I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you.



  17. Jane Reese Eisele on June 9, 2016 at 9:45 am

    We we were blessed to have experienced her joy. I never saw that girl not positive . Carl , I can’t fill her shoes but I try, I am here for you and Anita. Love you !
    A happier day in heaven….A sad day on earth!



  18. Jimmy and Paulette Teague on June 9, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    We are so sorry to hear about Jackie’s passing. She was one of the few people I knew that no matter at what age, she was always young at heart which made it feel very special to be around her.
    Carlie and Anita, you’re in our prayers.



  19. Marilee on July 20, 2016 at 10:31 pm

    I like to party, not look areitlcs up online. You made it happen.



  20. Douglas Abel on June 20, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    I will always miss you my dearest aunt and my princess r.i.p.



Leave a Condolence