Shirley Loyce Bond Abel passed away peacefully in her sleep June 19, 2023 at the age of 88. A prominent figure in the Donelson community she was known for her love of squirrels, bluebirds, and red birds. Affectionately known to close friends and family as "squirrely Shirley" Shirley retired from the state of Tennessee and Donelson senior center now fifty forward. She was most proud of the Labor Day BBQ, she helped plan and organize. She also loved family gatherings.
Born January 30, 1935 to Loy Clark and Nell Bond. She is survived by daughter Shirley Diane Jenkins of Hermitage; grandchildren Eric (Rachel) Abel and Jessica Jenkins; great grandchildren Arabella Jenkins, Xavier Jenkins, Ethan Abel, Lydia Abel; brother Robert Edward Bond of Florida. Along with many nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers in laws and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents Loy and Nell Bond; Husband Joseph "Pat" Abel of Hermitage and John Jenkins of Maryville, son Jeffery Thomas Jenkins of Maryville, brother Norman Bond of Hermitage, sister Patricia "Patsy" Northcutt, niece Patty Lynn Hamm, along with brother and sister in laws.
Gathering of Family and friends Saturday July 8, 2023 at Hermitage Funeral Home from 12:00 noon until 2:00pm, Celebration of Life will begin at 2:00pm in the Tulip Grove Room also at Hermitage Funeral Home. Mrs. Abel and her late husband Joseph Patrick, will be inurned together at Hermitage Memorial Gardens following the memorial service.
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Shirley Loyce Bond Abel passed away peacefully in her sleep June 19, 2023 at the age of 88. A prominent figure in the Donelson community she was known for her love of squirrels, bluebirds, and red birds. Affectionately known to close friends and family as "squirrely Shirley" Shirley retired from the state of Tennessee and Donelson senior center now fifty forward. She was most proud of the Labor Day BBQ, she helped plan and organize. She also loved family gatherings.
Born January 30, 1935 to Loy Clark and Nell Bond. She is survived by daughter Shirley Diane Jenkins of Hermitage; grandchildren Eric (Rachel) Abel and Jessica Jenkins; great grandchildren Arabella Jenkins, Xavier Jenkins, Ethan Abel, Lydia Abel; brother Robert Edward Bond of Florida. Along with many nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers in laws and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents Loy and Nell Bond; Husband Joseph "Pat" Abel of Hermitage and John Jenkins of Maryville, son Jeffery Thomas Jenkins of Maryville, brother Norman Bond of Hermitage, sister Patricia "Patsy" Northcutt, niece Patty Lynn Hamm, along with brother and sister in laws.
Gathering of Family and friends Saturday July 8, 2023 at Hermitage Funeral Home from 12:00 noon until 2:00pm, Celebration of Life will begin at 2:00pm in the Tulip Grove Room also at Hermitage Funeral Home. Mrs. Abel and her late husband Joseph Patrick, will be inurned together at Hermitage Memorial Gardens following the memorial service.
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