Mary Elizabeth Abbott

Mary Elizabeth Abbott, age 89, of Washington, UT passed away peacefully in her home on 12 October 2024. Born in Hawk Point, Missouri, she was the beloved spouse of Harry Ladd, who preceded her in death. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a successful cosmetologist who owned her own businesses and even did hair and makeup in her home. She provided licensed daycare, Grandma’s Rainbows, until she retired at age 82 in 2017. Plus she taught Sunday school at Unity Church in St. George, UT. She was known for her love of art: painting and drawing. She also liked gardening and writing; she had many journals. Two stories come to mind that she would tell about her childhood, when she lived with her grandmother. Now you have to think back to the 1940s when children didn’t start school until they were 6 years old. What she said about her first day in school, which didn’t happen until the middle of the school year, since she was born on 10 January 1935, is that as soon as she turned 6, her grandmother took her to school and just dropped her off. I think she was scared that day, but quickly adjusted and loved going to school. Hawk Point’s population was around 300 in the 1940s. The other story is that a reporter came to town and was talking to her. He asked her if he was in “Hog Point” to which she replied “No this is Hawk Point.” To this very day Hawk Point is a very small town with a population of a little over 700. So Mary was literally a small town girl, with a very big heart and a lot of patience. She is survived by her: Children: Elicia Syson, John Syson Jr., Jamie Syson and Timothy Littlefield Grandchildren: Shane Syson, Rachel Martinis, née Syson, Talon Littlefield, Tyson Littlefield, Cheyann Jensen, née Littlefield, Landon Littlefield, Jamiee Ryan, née Wagner, Daniel Syson, Sarah Syson and Sheri Syson Great grandchildren: Avery Martinis, Liliana Syson and Kenai Littlefield A memorial service will be held in her honor: On 10 January 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Relief Society Room of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 446 Mangum Rd. Washington, UT 84780 --- God is Love --- 1 John 4:8 and 4:16 (KJV)

Mary Elizabeth Abbott

January 10, 1935 - October 12, 2024