Mrs. Nancy Newton Abee, 79, of Valdese, passed away on Thursday August 17, 2023 at Atrium Health Main, Charlotte, after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Abee was born May 6, 1944 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Hershel Earl and Alma Berry Newton Blackburn. She was an active member of United Baptist Church and retired from the NC State Department of Prison as a guard.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Allen Newton.
Surviving are children, Robin Nanette Abee Hill (Scott) of Stony Point, NC, Allen Wayne Abee of Hickory , Daniel Lee Abee (Annette) of Concord, and a brother, Vance Gordan Blackburn of Valdese. Also surviving are two grandsons, Daniel Lewis Abee and Joshua Abee.
Funeral Services for Nancy Newton Abee will be held at United Baptist Church on Tuesday August 22, 2023 at 4:30 PM with Rev. Steve Matthews officiating. Interment will follow in the United Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:30 PM at United Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to United Baptist Church, 2638 Messer Rd., Valdese, NC 28690.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the Abee family.
Nancy was always a quietly kind and friendly person. I enjoyed knowing her for the short time I have lived in Valdese. I wish I had known her even longer. I find it hard to believe that she is gone; but I know she will never be forgotten.
Nancy was a wonderful servant of God. She was a great neighbor to my mom and dad. She will be missed.