Home > United States of America > Maryland > St. Mary's County > Leonardtown > Our Ladys Church at Medleys Neck Cemetery > Mary Eva Higgs Abell

Mary Eva Higgs Abell

View larger map

Birth	:	11 Oct 1916 Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	27 Oct 2011 Callaway, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Our Ladys Church at Medleys Neck Cemetery, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.2606010, -76.6213989
Description	:	County Times, The (Hollywood, MD) — Thursday, November 3, 2011 Mary Eva Abell, 95 of Leonardtown, MD peacefully died on October 27, 2011, at The Hospice House of St. Mary's in Callaway, MD, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 11, 1916 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Emanuel Higgs and Florine Lucretia (Bowles) Higgs. Eva was united in marriage to Thomas Benedict Abell, Jr. on January 6, 1933 at Our Lady's Church in Medley's Neck. In 1949 she and her husband moved to Rosedale Farm in Medley's Neck. They spent 62 lovely years together raising... Read More	County Times, The (Hollywood, MD) — Thursday, November 3, 2011 Mary Eva Abell, 95 of Leonardtown, MD peacefully died on October 27, 2011, at The Hospice House of St. Mary's in Callaway, MD, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 11, 1916 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Emanuel Higgs and Florine Lucretia (Bowles) Higgs. Eva was united in marriage to Thomas Benedict Abell, Jr. on January 6, 1933 at Our Lady's Church in Medley's Neck. In 1949 she and her husband moved to Rosedale Farm in Medley's Neck. They spent 62 lovely years together raising ten children, planting many acres of tobacco, corn and soybeans. From their joint efforts of farming, she canned countless jars of fresh vegetables, and delicious jellies and jams. She was known throughout the area as not only being a great cook but upon entering her home, no one ever left hungry. She was also described as a very devoted mother, loving wife, sister and grandmother. In all of her long hours of caring for her children and doing chores, she never complained. Through good times and hard times, she remained kind and giving. She was a wonderful seamstress and often mended and sewed for family and friends. Eva's children all agree that she taught them three important rules of life. She told them they were to be honest, work hard, and practice their religion faithfully. Often when asked by her children about current events and the world's situation, she would look up in the sky and say, "There's something going on." Eva is survived by seven of her ten children, Margaret Ann Alvey of Charlotte Hall, MD, Robert "Bobby" Benedict Abell of Ridge, MD, Mary Vannah Bassler of Winchester, VA, Joseph Walter Abell of Kensington, MD, Joanne Staniszewski (Walt) of Baltimore, MD, Edward Allan Abell of Leonardtown, MD, and Patricia Katherine Tennyson (Bo) of Clements, MD. She is also survived by one sister, Rebecca Shaulis of Frederick, MD, 19 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren, and 13 Great-Great Grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Thomas Benedict Abell, Jr., she was preceded in death by three children, Elizabeth Lee Russell, James Edward Abell, and Thomas Michael Abell. Also preceding her were seven siblings, Elsie Woodburn, Theresa Ford, Helena Armstrong, Frances Wiltrout, Bernice Ferguson, Thomas Higgs and Charlotte Metzger. Family received friends for Eva's Life Celebration on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at The Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers were recited. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, October 31, 2011 at Our Lady's Church in Medleys Neck, MD. The Reverend Lawrence A. Young was the celebrant. Interment followed in Our Lady's Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Kee Abell, Michael Alvey, Beau Bassler, David Higgs, Bobby Russell, Timmy Tennyson and David Abell. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or Our Lady's Cemetery Society, P.O. Box 1226, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Mary Eva Higgs Abell's memorial?
Mary Eva Higgs Abell's memorial is located at: Our Ladys Church at Medleys Neck Cemetery, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA.
When did Mary Eva Higgs Abell death?
Mary Eva Higgs Abell death on 27 Oct 2011 in Callaway, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Mary Eva Higgs Abell's memorial?
Latitude: 38.2606010
Longitude: -76.6213989

Family Members:

Parent

(unknow - unknow)

Spouse

Thomas Benedict “Dick” Abell

(1909 - 1993)

Siblings

Alice Estelle “Elsie” Higgs Woodburn

(1904 - 2010)

Agnes Theresa Higgs Ford

(1907 - 2000)

Helena C Higgs Armstrong

(1910 - 1982)

Thomas Emanuel Higgs Jr.

(1919 - 2006)

Rebecca Flora Higgs Shaulis

(1923 - 2015)

Children

Elizabeth Lee “Betty” Abell Russell

(1934 - 2008)

James Edward Abell

(1940 - 1998)

Thomas Michael “Tommy” Abell

(1952 - 1971)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Our Ladys Church at Medleys Neck Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2606010, -76.6213989

2. Xaverian Brothers Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2859383, -76.6246719

3. Saint Marys County War Memorial
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2908516, -76.6359329

4. Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2916985, -76.6327972

5. Ellenborough Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2956505, -76.6238632

6. First Saints Community Church Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2997017, -76.6414032

7. Charles Memorial Gardens
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3084602, -76.6644516

8. Charles Memorial Gardens Pet Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3082390, -76.6662064

9. Saint Francis Xavier Church Cemetery
Compton, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2630997, -76.6983032

10. Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church Cemetery
California, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2881012, -76.5519028

11. Old Saint Aloysius Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3210983, -76.6382980

12. Saint John Francis Regis Cemetery
Hollywood, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3335991, -76.5594025

13. Holy Face Cemetery
Great Mills, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2406006, -76.5096970

14. Hollywood Church of the Nazarene Cemetery
Hollywood, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3462410, -76.5660629

15. Joy Chapel Cemetery
Hollywood, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3381004, -76.5457993

16. All Saints Episcopal Church Cemetery
Oakley, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2882996, -76.7416992

17. Evergreen Memorial Gardens
Great Mills, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2724686, -76.4940033

18. Ebenezer United Methodist Cemetery
Great Mills, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2818604, -76.4950638

19. Saint Marys Youth Memorial Park
Great Mills, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2367477, -76.4956131

20. Saint George's Poplar Hill Episcopal Cemetery
Valley Lee, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1954689, -76.5212631

21. Stauffer Mennonite Cemetery
Loveville, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3504040, -76.6874632

22. Hammett Cemetery
California, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2885160, -76.4864860

23. Saint George's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Valley Lee, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1940842, -76.5042114

24. Saint Marks UAME Cemetery
Valley Lee, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1989200, -76.4957000