Cora Mae Abbott, daughter of Louis and Arsula Weike, was born in Johnson County, Ill., January 10, 1878. Only a few days after her birth she was deprived of her parents. For nine years she was cared for by foster parents, eventually making her home with her sister until May 24, 1896, when she was married to S. W. Abbott.
A happy home was created and a family of four children blessed this union.
All through the years that followed Mrs. Abbott proved herself a happy wife, a mother that won the love and affection of worthy children, an esteemed neighbor and constant friend. Her devotion to her husband, who for a number of years has been in declining health, is worthy of praise and admiration.
At the age of 23, she professed her faith in God's Holy teachings, and joined the Mt. Zion Baptist Church and this faith assisted her in the many trials that comes to all. She remained a constant Christian until God called her home on November 9, 1942, having reached the age of 64 years, 9 months and 29 days.
Those of her loved ones that survive, Myrtle Sistler, of Golconda; Jessie Voslow, of Brownfield and Lola Gille of Peoria, Ill., an only son, Earl of Golconda, and six grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Louisa Anderson of Hardy, Arkansas, and many other relatives.