Mrs. Mary Louise McAbee
May 25, 1944 ~ May 20, 2026
Born in:
Weston, WV
Resided in:
Weirton, WV
Mary Louise McAbee passed away peacefully at her home in Weirton on May 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on May 25, 1944, in Weston, WV, to Goff and Willa Golden Cole.
Mary graduated from Follansbee High School in 1962 and later married George Wesley McAbee on January 21, 1965, with whom she shared fifty-four wonderful years. A woman of deep faith, Mary nourished her spirit at The Voice of Pentecost, where she brought joy to others by sharing God’s word and playing the piano.
Mary found solace in the beauty of nature, tending to her flowers and embracing the joy of nice weather. Throughout her life, she created lasting memories on family trips to Myrtle Beach and Cass Railroad, adventures that brought her much happiness.
A lover of Gospel music, Mary often filled her home with melodies that reflected her joyful spirit. She was also known for her culinary skills, particularly her renowned vegetable soup, which brought warmth and comfort to family gatherings.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, George Wesley McAbee, who sadly passed away on August 8, 2019, brother Charles Cole, brothers-in-law Ronald Vespaziani and John McIe.
Left to cherish her memory are daughter Wendy (Dave) Kennedy of Weirton, brother Kessler Cole, and sisters Karen Vespaziani and Norma McIe, grandchild Darcey Lynn Stanley, and great-grandchildren Kayley and Miley Stanley.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 22, 2026, from 2-4pm and 6-8 pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, on May 22, 2026.
Additional visitation will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 10 am until the time of the 11 am funeral service at the Voice of Pentecost, 106 Mendenhall Street, Weirton.
Pastor Rob Holley will officiate.
Entombment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
In this time of reflection, let us come together to celebrate Mary’s life, her unwavering faith, and the love she shared with all.
She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
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.. Enjoy Jesus my friend. ❤️
Mary ,1 st people met 62yrs ago, became Family as well as friend, helped me raise my daughter with Wendy . George & Mary took me in as their own! Truly will be missed, Sad for family, but GLAD MARY IS REJOICING IN WITH JESUS! HAS RECIEVED HER REWARD!
O so sorry were you a great Loss Mary was a sweet lady every time I see her she would give me a big hug my deepest condolence to the whole family and especially her brother Kessler Cole, who used to be my boss at the fire department