Maria Abner

Graveside services for Maria Abner, 74, of Lufkin will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park with Pastor Roger Fancher officiating.

Mrs. Abner was born July 20, 1949 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Violet Elaine (Coffman) and Joseph E. Holloway, and died Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her residence.

Mrs. Abner graduated from Old Main High School in Little Rock, Arkansas and completed the nursing program at Angelina College. She was employed at Angelina College for 6-7 years and owned J.P. Abner Stump Grinding and Tree Service. Her greatest accomplishment was being a full time Mema, loving mother, and devoted wife. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Marion Abner of Lufkin; sons, David McLelland and wife Angie, Justin Abner, all of Lufkin; grandchildren, Hannah Abner, Caden McLelland, Carlye McLelland, Austin Abner, Morgan Abner, and Emma Abner; great-grandchildren, Ella Walker and Ava Walker; sister, Patsy Rios and husband Ed of Lufkin; brothers-in-law, Ronnie Abner of Georgia and Charlie Abner of Virginia; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Carolyn Fuggin.

Pallbearers will be Marion Abner, David McLelland, Justin Abner, Caden McLelland, Austin Abner, and Charlie Abner.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at Carroway Funeral Home.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.