Jacqualine (Jackie) Menz Abbott passed away August 25, 2015 in Okeechobee, FL at age 76. She fought cancer for over four years.
Jackie was born November 18, 1938 to the late Jacob and Edna (Hennis) Menz at Millville Hospital. She was raised in Millville and spent most of her life there. She graduated from Millville High School, class of 1956. She lived in Florida for the last 15 years. Before retiring, she and her husband, Ed, owned and operated the Country Roads Luncheonette at Buckshutem and Cedarville Roads for 13 years. She loved playing golf, teaching line dancing, and making handmade greeting cards.
Jackie is survived by her loving husband, Edward Abbott, Jr. of Okeechobee, FL; two daughters, Jackie Peterson of Millville, and Rhonda Peterson of Maurice River Township; two grandchildren, Jaclyn Alvarez of Oklahoma, and Melanie Britton of Millville; and three great-grandchildren of Oklahoma. She is also survived by a half-sister, Sharon Montoya of N.H. , many nieces and nephews, four stepdaughters, Sharyn Holmberg of Magnolia, DE, Debbie Falzone of Bridgeton, Cindy Lamanteer of Maurice River Twp., and Wendy Abbott of Millville; one stepson, Edward Abbott of Fort Myers, FL; seven step granddaughters, four step grandsons; nine step great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law Elizabeth Miller.
A celebration of Jackie's life will be held 4 PM Saturday, September 26, 2015 in the Barr Funeral Home, 2104 East Main Street, Millville. Visitation with the family will be from 2 PM to 4 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice-Florida, c/o Buxton and Bass Funeral Home, 400 N. Parrott Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.