Thursday, August 11, 2016 9:32 am

Eva Maryleigh Sims McAbee of Rutherfordton went to be with her lord and savior on Friday August 5, 2016.

Mary was a native of Rutherford County, the daughter of the late John and Janie Francis Camp Sims, retired from Rutherford Hospital and White Oak Manor as food services director and a member of Bear Creek Bible Church.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Rick McAbee of the home; children Wanda (Barry) Helton of Bostic, Sandi Morgan of Rutherfordton, Micki McSwain of Rutherfordton, Sherry Bailey of Sandy Mush, Tabitha (Daniel) Edwards of Ellenboro and Brandon Ross of Sandy Mush; brother Floyd Sims of Old Fort and sister Faye Owens of Forest City; 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

A service to celebrate the life of Mary McAbee was conducted at Crowe's Funeral Chapel with Jimmy Cook officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Rutherford County Schools Back Pack Program.

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family.