Mary Ellen Abshire Obituary

We bid farewell to Mary Ellen Abshire (Iowa, Louisiana), born in Kinder, Louisiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 18, 2024 at the age of 74. Mary Ellen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ellen Abshire to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Yeumen Lopez and Mabel Duplantis Lopez; and her brother Rodney Lopez. She is survived by: her husband Wilson Abshire; her children, April Mallett (Joe), Heath Abshire (Jennifer) and Austin Abshire; her siblings, Ronald Lopez (Patricia), Anna Witherwax (Eddie), Louella Houston, Beulah Dupre and Judy Petry (Steven); and her grandchildren, Dustin Mallett, Dylan Mallett (McKenzie), Jaiden Abshire and Daidyn Mallett. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren.

Visitation was held on Sunday, December 22nd 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Monday, December 23rd 2024 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Johnson & Brown Funeral Home (505 US-90, Iowa, LA 70647). A rosary was held on Sunday, December 22nd 2024 at 6:30 PM at the Oaklawn Cemetery (501-699 Beaufort St, Welsh, LA 70591). A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 23rd 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Johnson & Brown Funeral Home (505 US-90, Iowa, LA 70647).