Jeannette Farmer-Abney – Houghton Lake resorter

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August 15, 2019

Jeannete Farmer-Abney, 66, Lake City, died Aug. 9, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family.

At her request, cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held. Christler Funeral Home, Houghton Lake Chapel, handled the arrangements.

She was born Oct. 15, 1952, in Detroit, to Leslie and Elizabeth (Pantera) Farmer. On April 17, 1982, she married Frank “Russ” Abney in Garden City.

Mrs. Farmer-Abney was a member of the Moorestown-Stittsville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and all types of crafts.

Preceding her in death was her father, Leslie.

Surviving are her husband of 37 years, Russ Abney of Lake City; son, Daniel (Raeanna Phelps) Abney of Houghton Lake; mother, Elizabeth Farmer of Houghton Lake; stepchildren, Kathy (Mike) Price of Lake Orion and Russell Abney Jr. of Higgins Lake; grandchildren, Megan (Matt) Soulliere, Bailey Abney and Madison Abney; great-grandson, Cooper Soulliere; sister, Linda Mason of Belleville; brother, Glenn (Maureen) Farmer of Rockwood; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and special friends.