She was the Finance Director for the City of Monticello for 28 years beginning in February of 1969 under Mayor Henry Lee Ross before retiring in September of 1997. Mrs. Abbott was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and WMU. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Niles R. Abbott; two brothers, Jake and Bill Almack; a sister, Rita Worthington; and a grandson, Drew Michael Abbott.
Survivors include two sons, Tommy L. Abbott and wife Patricia of Monticello and Gary D. Abbott of Norman, OK; a sister, Norma Steely of Blackwell, OK; four grandsons, one great-grandson and a host of nieces and nephews.
Condolences(13)
Maxine Ridgell
Monticello, AR Saturday, February 1, 2014 Tommy, I got to know and love your mom very much. She was a special person. I will miss seeing that sweet smile of hers. Be blesses.linda r.funderburg
monticello, AR Sunday, January 19, 2014 ms reva was such a sweet lady i enjoyed visiting with her at belleview prayers for the familyWayne & Gerry Daniels
Stuttgart, AR Wednesday, January 8, 2014 We were very blessed to have had you as a friend in our lives for many years. We know that you are with our Lord now but you will be missed. We will pray for your family in this time of their loss and their sorrow.Detra Abbott
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, January 7, 2014 I loved you dearly and you made a great impression on my life. I tried to be a mother-in-law just like you. Now I know you are with my baby Drew Michael and your beloved husband, Niles. Condolences to the family. She will never be forgotten.Allen Jeter
Crossett, AR Tuesday, January 7, 2014 Tommy , want you to know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God Bless You !Ms M
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 7, 2014 To Alex, I am so sorry about your grand mompassing away. Prayers and love sweetie.
Ms M
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 7, 2014 To Alex, I am so sorry about your grand mompassing away. Prayers and love sweetie.
Jeri Hobbs
Monticello, AR Monday, January 6, 2014 Family: I am sorry to hear of Ms. Reva's passing. I will keep you all in my prayers in the days to come.Sincerely,
Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Monday, January 6, 2014 I extend my sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Reva and I worked together at City Hall in the early 70's. I was only 24 at the time and she taught me a lot about staying on task. One knew when she meant business. I really liked her.Fran Richardson
Jonesboro, AR Monday, January 6, 2014 Mrs Abbott was one of the most loving and level-headed people that I have ever known. She was my husband's able financial helper when he was minister at Monticello Christian Church and a constant example of Christian love and patience with her husband. Eldon baptized her husband, Niles at the age of 73. Wonderful memories of her kindness to all of our children, often taking our boys to her house on Sunday afternoon for lunch and treats. Fran & Eldon RichsrdsonTommy and Diane Ferrell
Monticello, AR Monday, January 6, 2014 We were sorry to hear of Mrs Reva's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We enjoyed many years as her friend and a co worker with several of our family members with the city of Monticello. She loved a good joke and speaking her mind. She will be missed. We were glad she and Mother shared a few years at Bellview and were company for one another.Diana Acrey
Monticello, TX Monday, January 6, 2014 Tommy and family, Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.Diana
linda r.funderburg
monticello, AR Sunday, January 5, 2014 ms.abbott was such a sweet lady