Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Fax 260 726-7172

Bonnie A. Abbott, age 99, of Portland passed away on Saturday September 16, 2023 in Rawlins House in Pendleton, Indiana.  She was born in Jay County on March 10, 1924 the daughter of Russell and Hazel (Denniston) Lake.  She was married on November 20, 1941 to Charles Edward Abbott and he passed away on July 2, 1979.  Bonnie was owner and operator of B&K Root beer in Portland and had also worked for Jay Garment, Modern Book Bindery and Jay County Welfare Dept.  She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Bryant Senior Citizens, Women of the Moose and American Legion Aux.  She loved to crochet and dancing.  Bonnie donated 16.75 gallons of blood to the Red Cross.

Surviving are two sons Jerry Abbott (wife Deborah) of Portland and Tom Abbott (wife Hollie) of Iowa City, Iowa, one daughter Barbara Miller (husband Pat) of Fishers, Indiana       One brother Robert Lake of Boiling Springs, S.C.,    Eleven grandchildren, Eighteen Great grandchildren and Six Great great grandchildren

Funeral services will be Friday September 22, 2023 at 12:00 Noon with Pastor Owen Lovejoy presiding.  Burial will follow in the Salamonia Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 -12:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to the choice of the donor

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com.