Dorothy Head Abney, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Feb. 24, 2018 at her residence.
She was born Dec. 5, 1944 in Poplar Bluff, to the late Raymond F. Head and Olive Hendrickson Head. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of First Gen. Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff. She was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff.
Nov. 4, 1972 she married Joe L. Abney in Poplar Bluff. He survives.
She was a receptionist at Kneibert Clinic. Dorothy played the organ for the church. She enjoyed gospel music, reading, and being with family. She was a member of TOPS Weight Management.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Robert L. Abney, Jon D. Abney, and Timothy J. Abney, all of Poplar Bluff; one sister, Sherry Head of Springfield, Mo.; a nephew and a niece whom she raised, Thomas D. Abney and Kara Abney Young.
Preceding her in death were one brother, Richard Head and a sister Margie Thornberg.
Visitation will be Wednesday Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. at First General Baptist of Poplar Bluff. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.. also at the church. The Rev. John Crowley will officiate. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff is in charge of arrangements.
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