Eva Maryleigh Sims McAbee of 136 Garden Gate Dr. 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 Gran children 11 Great Grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

A service to celebrate the life of Mary McAbee will be conducted at 5 PM Sunday August 7 at Crowe's Funeral Chapel with Jimmy Cook officiating. The family will receive friends from 4-5 PM prior to the service.

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

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com