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Geraldine L. "Jerry" Abel

Geraldine L. "Jerry" Abel obituary

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Eudora, Kansas

Geraldine Abel Obituary

Geraldine "Jerry" L. Abel

Jerry passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no service; however there will be a visitation.

Jerry was born January 11, 1932 in Kansas City, KS the daughter of Cecil F. and Ollie G. Langan. The family moved to Sunflower Village in 1944. She graduated from Eudora High School in 1950. She was a member of the Eudora United Methodist Church.

Jerry married Carl M. Abel on January 6, 1951. Carl passed away 3 weeks after they celebrated their 60th anniversary. They had three children, Carlie, Darrell, and Jackie. She was employed at the Kaw Valley Bank, retiring in 1997 after 29 years.

Jerry's greatest love, joy, and pride was watching their children's ball games, track meets, cheerleading, dance recitals and band concerts. She also loved the Eudora Cardinals and KU basketball.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Carl; her son, Darrell; her parents; and brothers, Warner Langan and Richard Langan.

Jerry is survived by her son, Carlie (Anita) Abel; daughter, Jackie Abel; two grandsons, Douglas and Luke; granddaughter, Sarah (Drew) Meador; great granddaughter, Ella Jo; and great grandson Hendrix; her brother, Claude Cowan; sister, Pat Riley; sisters-in-laws, Elva Kindred, Marion Shutt (Felix), Mary Abel and June Langan; and all her nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Friday, January 30, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel.

Burial will be in the Eudora Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2015.

Memorial may be made in her name to the Eudora United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

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

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jan. 24, 2015.
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It hurts to see our dear one leave but God has promised a time where he will bring them back to life John 5:25.

Z C

February 1, 2015

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

2Kings 20:5 Psalm 83:18

January 30, 2015

jerry was the best, she even let carlie playthe drums thinking the best for carlie and family

mac

January 28, 2015

Carly You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
Dale and Brenda Long

January 28, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jackie, Carly, Anita and kids. I have so many fond memories of your mom working with my mom at Kaw Valley Bank. Sweetest lady you would ever meet! Still after retiring when I would run into her around town she would always ask how my mom was and my family. We will miss her dearly!!!

Dale & Susan Carnagie

Susan Carnagie

January 28, 2015

So sorry Carlie and Anita, and families. Thinking about you.
Dee and Barb

Delbert Seiwald

January 26, 2015

You will be greatly missed Aunt Jerry, you're joyful laughter and bubbly spirit will remain with us all. You are in the loving arms of God now and surrounded by so many. May you rest in peace. I love you Aunt Jerry.

Cindy Langan-Adkins

January 25, 2015

Jerry was a really nice lady. She will definitely be missed.

Rae and Jill Lisher

January 24, 2015

To the family:
May you find peace from the God of all comfort who surpasses all understanding during this most difficult time.

January 24, 2015

Jerry was the first person i met when i came to Eudora 30 years ago to start a buisness. She helped set up my accounts at Kaw Valley Bank, and many times helped to straighten out my poor accounting skills! I will never forget how patient she was in helping a green kid that was just starting out in life. She was a very nice person, and will be greatly missed by many. Rest in peace sweet Jerry.

Brian Winslow

January 24, 2015

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