Wanda Abbott

Wanda Lenora Abbott, born on February 3, 1958, in Morgantown, KY, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026. Known for her talent and creativity, Wanda spent her life devoted to her family, her hobbies, and her work. For 33 years, she worked diligently at Progressive Plastics and Royce Plastic Molding, before retiring to spend more time with her family and pursuing her hobbies. Wanda was a woman of many talents, her hands were rarely still as she enjoyed sewing, making doll houses, and working with canvas and yarn. She had a deep love for genealogy, often tracing her family roots and documenting her findings. With a green thumb, she nurtured her beloved flowers, especially her roses, and enjoyed the tranquility they provided. She also found joy in watching The Walking Dead.

Wanda is survived by her children, Jaime (Darrell) Abbott and David Abbott II, her grandchildren, Savannah (Ricky) Stansberry, Brooklynn (Luke) Stansberry, Skyleigh Carsten, Logan Abbott, and Zachary Carsten, and her great-grandchildren, Jacob Edwards, Wrenleigh Holford, Kynsleigh Lenora Peters, Armani Carsten, Jazmyn Carsten, and Gracelynn Hamilton. She is also survived by her siblings, Debbie McCormick, Ralph House, Gary Foor, Brenda Alfrey, Debbie Smith, Loretta Thompson, Brenda Collier and Charles Groover. Wanda is preceded in death by her loving husband, David Abbott, whom she married on May 14, 1976, and her parents, Anna (Robert) Groover and Raymond House. She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Anna Michael, Betty Groover, Neil Foor, Tammy Foor, Jerry Foor, Emily Faye, Missy Taylor, and Paul Groover.

A visitation will be held from 11am to 1pm on October 5, 2026, at Dunnichay Funeral Home. A service to honor Wanda's life will begin at 1pm at the funeral home with family friend Dale Fouch officiating. Burial will follow in Elwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Dunnichay Funeral Home to help offset service expenses. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or donations may be made through the funeral home website payment center.

Wanda was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, her memory will continue to inspire and guide those she left behind. We invite you to share your memories of Wanda and upload photos to her memorial page, as a tribute to a life well-lived.