Carolyn Jean Sipes Abell

2/22/1928- 09/25/2024

Carolyn Jean Sipes Abell

2/22/1928- 09/25/2024


Carolyn Jean Sipes Abell, age 96, died on September 25, 2024 at Jefferson Manor Rehabilitation. She passed away peacefully with family by her side.

Jean was born in Meade County, KY on February 22, 1928. She graduated from Georgetown College in 1950 with a Bachelor of Arts. She moved to Louisville, KY where she was employed by the Jefferson Co. Public School system as an elementary school teacher for over 35 years.

She was deeply involved in her church, Deer Park Baptist Church, as an ordained Deacon, XYZ Coordinator, and church moderator. She enjoyed home DIY projects as well as sewing, including designing, making, and selling Barbie doll clothes. She also enjoyed watching college basketball, especially UofL and UK.

Jean was preceded in death by parents, Jacob and Ina Rose Ritchie Sipes; husband of 65 years, David Stoner Abell; brother, William L. Sipes; sister, Sylvia Sipes Cook; and daughter-in-law Ann Abell.

She is survived by her brother, Maurice Sipes; her children: Nancy Jean Abell, Larry Stoner Abell, and Janet Carolyn Abell; and a multitude of nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.

Her memorial service will be held at a later date in 2025.

Donations in her memory may be made to Deer Park Baptist Church.

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