Barbara Anne Abell, 73, of Avenue, MD passed away on September 9, 2010 at her residence. Born February 9, 1937 in Riversprings, MD, she was the daughter of the late Robert Garrett and Elsie Jane Long Russell.

She was the loving wife of the late Carl Francis Abell, Sr., whom she married in Holy Angels Catholic Church in Avenue, MD on June 14, 1958.

Anne is survived by her children John F. Abell (Patty) of Chaptico, MD, Katherine M. Triplett (Ron) of Solomons, MD, Carl F. Abell, Jr. of Avenue, MD, Alison A. Beavan of Chaptico and Theresa L. Baird (Wayne) of Bushwood, MD. Anne is also survived by her sisters; Betty Ward of Sevierville, TN, Eleanor Hayden of Bushwood, MD, Diane Norris of Hollywood, MD and Kathy Russell of Avenue, MD. She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren; Lisa M. Bowen, Melissa L. Turner, John F. Abell IV, Traci L. Abell, Robin L. Abell, Colby J. Beavan, Justin M. Beavan, Brandon L. Beavan, Andrew Garrett Baird along with 2 great grandchildren Carly Bowen and Owen Langley.

Anne was a lifelong St. Mary's County resident and owned Abell's Diner in Clements, MD. She enjoyed shopping, cutting grass, yard work and entertaining guest and family members. Anne especially loved the holidays and enjoyed spending time with her friends. She always put others before herself.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, with prayers being recited at 3:00 PM. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 13, 2010, at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will be in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be John Abell IV, Mark Bowen, David Turner, Colby Beavan, Justin Beavan and Brandon Beavan.

Contributions in memory of Barbara Anne Abell can be made to the Seventh District Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.