ABNEYLillie Mae (nee Sparks), beloved wife for 51 years to Leo D. Abney; dear mother of Susan (Bill) Thompson, Paul (Rebecca) Abney, and Peggy (Brian) Ward; cherished grandmother of Raelyn, Marin, Austin, Logan, Liam, Lilyann, Dylan, Trevor, and Cody; dear sister of Faye, Lorine, Josephine, Shirley, Charles, and the late Inez, Cecil, Rudell, and Ervil; devoted daughter of the late Jeptha and Minnie Sparks. Passed away Monday, December 13, 2010. Lillie was a member of Elmwood Wesleyan Church. She was known and loved for her beautiful testimony and love for God and for others. Family and friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Rd., Norwood, OH on Thursday, December 16, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 PM. Additional visitation at the Lewis Funeral Home, 224 Main St., Irvine, KY 40336 on Saturday, December 18, 2010 from 11:00 AM until time of funeral service at1:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to Elmwood Wesleyan Church, 309 Linden, Elmwood Place, OH 45216.