Mary Juanita Abell, age 96, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 06, 2023 at the Village of Lebanon Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 13, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to the late John Cecil and Hazel Cook. Mrs. Abell was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Abell, Jr.; parents; son, George Abell; grandson, Troy Abell; sister, Donna Jean Leake.

Survivors include her daughters, Linda Abell, Karen Tatum, Nancy (Butch) Baker all of Lebanon, Rebecca (Howard) Followell of Mount Washington; two sons, Wally (Connie) Abell of Raywick, Wayne (Jackie) Abell of Campbellsville; twelve grandchildren, Kevin Abell, Nita Tatum, Wesley Tatum, Danny Ray Baker, Derek Baker, Katie Followell, Andrew Followell, Kayla Hoeck, Jessica McClure, Lance Abell, Thomas Abell, Paige Abell.

Also surviving is one step-granddaughter, nine great-grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Bosley Funeral Home. Reciting of the rosary will be held at 6:00 P.M. and a prayer service will be held at 7:00 P.M., offficated by Deacon Joe Dant.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers:

Danny Ray Baker, Derek Baker, Lance Abell, Andrew Followell, Thomas Abell, Matthew Tatum