DOROTHY (HEGGAN) ABRAMS

A beloved Mother, Grand-Mother and Great-Grand-Mother died peacefully with her children by her side on September 7, 2013 after a courageous battle on Life Support. Sudden illness took her rapidly as she was placed in the South Jersey Health Care now known as "Inspira Hospital" located in Vineland.
Born during the Great Depression on November 8, 1931 and raised in Winslow Township, Dorothy started work at an early age on her family's farm. Later in life she worked as a Sale's Clerk, Waitress and Seamstress. Once retired, she worked as a Security Guard for the JC Plaza High Rise where she resided for 20 years.
For those who knew her can admit that her favorite Job was being a Mother and Homemaker. Having raised 8 children in the town of Atco and proud of each and every one, she was constantly catering to their needs by just being there for them. Mrs. Abrams had a Great sense of humor even during her last dying days she loved to make people laugh. She enjoyed playing the piano, singing, sewing and knitting. Along with those, she was an avid bingo player. Dorothy was famous for making the Best Cheese cake and Pumpkin pie.
Mrs. Abrams is survived by her children, Phyllis Ann Hicks, Dorothy S. Willson and Thomas B. Abrams, all of Cumberland County; Ten Grand Children in Orlando, Florida; and twenty other Grand Children residing here in N.J. ; a sister, Audrey Leadly and husband James Leadly; and a brother, Wayne Heggan of Waterford Works. Predeceased are children Lewis, Ervin, David, Susan and Billie Jo.
Relatives and close friends of the family are invited to attend Dorothy's Memorial Service 12 Noon Saturday, September 21, 2013, at the Barr Funeral Home, 2104 East Main Street, Millville. Visitation with the family will be from 11 AM to 12 Noon. In lieu of Flowers, the family request that donations be made in memory of Dorothy Abrams to the National Diabetes Association.
A private burial will take place at a later date.