of Little Rock, AR

July 24, 1940 - January 4, 2025

Nancy Abston, age 84, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on January 4, 2025. Born on July 24, 1940 in Vernon, Texas, Nancy was the eldest daughter of Finis and Mildred Ramsey. Nancy was a loving and faithful wife to her husband of 66 years and an extraordinary and proud mother who devoted her life to her four sons and their wives and families, including ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered for putting family first and her hosting of holiday and other family events.

On September 13, 1958, Nancy married Joe Abston in a backyard ceremony and reception at her parent's home in Vernon. Upon marriage, Joe and Nancy lived in Lubbock, Texas while Joe attended Texas Tech University and Nancy worked at a retail store. Upon Joe's graduation with an Accounting degree in May 1960, they moved to Dallas where Joe started working for the CPA firm of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co (before becoming KPMG). They transferred to the Honolulu, Hawaii office for three years (1964-1967) before returning to the Dallas office. In 1982, they relocated to Little Rock, Arkansas and remained there after Joe's retirement as a Partner from KPMG in 1991.

In retirement, Nancy and Joe enjoyed exploring the beauty of the mountains from their second home in Breckenridge, Colorado. They also traveled with family and friends extensively in the US, including Alaska and Hawaii and in various places in Europe.

Nancy made deep lifelong friendships in Irving, Texas; Honolulu, Hawaii and Little Rock, Arkansas. She enjoyed playing games with friends and volunteering in the local community, including CARTI in Little Rock, Arkansas. She faithfully attended the Church of Christ throughout her life.

Nancy's purpose and enjoyment was in actively supporting her husband and seeing her sons and their families succeed in life, including their professional careers, academics, sports, spiritual growth and other activities. Her priority and passion were the family and keeping the members closely connected. Nancy's love and influence will continue through the lives of her surviving family members who were blessed to have her in their lives. She demonstrated how to live a life of selfless service to her family and others and exemplified grace, compassion and strength every day. Nancy will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Finis and Mildred Ramsey of Vernon, Texas.

Nancy is survived by her beloved husband, Joe Abston of Little Rock; her sister, Linda Lutz of Muleshoe, Texas and her sons (and daughters-in-law), Larry Abston (Connie) of The Woodlands, Texas; Chris Abston (Lynne) of Rogers, Arkansas; Robert Abston (Kara) of Searcy, Arkansas and Rodney Abston (Tracy) of Little Rock, Arkansas. Nancy is also survived by her adoring and loving grandchildren (and their spouses), Macy Gladu (Ryan), Callie Feather (Jacob), Lauren Abston, Alex Abston, Elizabeth Abston, Heidi DeLong (Garrett), Sara Abston, Blake Abston, David Abston and Phillip Abston. She also leaves a legacy to the nine great-grandchildren who brought her immense pride and joy.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Pinnacle Church of Christ, 1 Shackleford Dr., Little Rock, Arkansas.

A private family burial will be held in Vernon, Texas.

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