Briana E. Abbott, age 36, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 10, 2015 following a brief stay at Horton Hospice Center in Valparaiso, IN.
Briana was born on March 3, 1979 in Indianapolis, IN, to Richard and Roxane H. (Taylor) Abbott.
Surviving are her parents, Roxane Abbott of Valparaiso and Richard Abbott of New Bern, NC; siblings, Chelsea (David) Frew of New Bern, NC, and Chad Abbott of Valparaiso, IN; Grandmother, Alice Taylor of Crown Point, IN; a niece, Alexandria Mcgill; and two nephews, Douglas Cosmo Mcgill and Isaac Gregory Frew.
Briana graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1999 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Purdue University. Prior to becoming ill, she worked for the Visiting Nurses Association. Briana was a very caring and generous soul who always cared more about others than herself. She also enjoyed painting, crafts, and sewing for her nephews
A cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte. The family will host a memorial service at 7 pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 99 S County Line Road; Crown Point, IN 46307. (Corner of County Line RD & 109th St.) Rev. Howard T. Clevenger will officiate. Family and friends will gather from 6 pm until the time of the service on Wednesday at the church.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Briana Abbott, c/o Roxane Abbott, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN.
Condolences may be shared online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com