Louise Abell

(From Parker Mortuary)

Louise M. Abell, age 68, Joplin, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Freeman West Hospital.

Louise was born December 26, 1950 in Fort Riley, Kansas to the late LeRoy Gourley and Dorothy Frans Gourley. She graduated from Galena High School, and attended the Joplin Beauty Academy. Louise also obtained her CMT Nurse’s Aide Certificate, and worked for several nursing homes in the area for over 20 years. She enjoyed the all the individuals she had the privilege to help over the years.

In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny Gourley and Levy Gourley, and a nephew Rodney Royer.

Survivors include three sons, Russell Abell and wife Samatha, Randall Abell and wife Mary, Samuel Abell and wife Britney, a daughter, Dorothy Abell; siblings, John Gourley and wife Virginia, Kenneth Gourley and wife Diane, and Laura Crouch and daughter; six half-children, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial services are planned for a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.