Obituary of Barbara J. Abel

Bedford-Barbara J. Abel, 69, of Bedford died at 5:25 am on Friday, October 2, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on June 8, 1946 in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Godsey) Hall. Barbara married Max Abel on July 30, 1966 and he survives. She was a homemaker, member of the House of Prayer Pentecostal Church and she and Max had a ministry at Stonebridge Health Campus for many years. Surviving with her husband, Max, of Bedford, is one daughter, Theresa Abel of Mitchell; two sons, Bryan Abel and his wife, Carla of Medora and Matthew Abel of Bedford; five grandchildren, Jered Abel, Jordan Abel, Bricyn Abel, Brandyn Abel and Jessica Abel; five great grandchildren, her sister, Phyllis Abel of Bedford and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Wayne Hall Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 8th in the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary with Brother Alan Phillips and Pastor Dennis Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Byers-Rainbolt Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7th from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Day & Carter. Family and friends may express condolences at: www.daycarter.com