Minnie (Abbott) Sturgeon, age 94, passed away on August 10th. She possessed an incredible zest for life, friendliness, positive outlook, willingness to help others and curiosity. Minnie loved life in so many ways: playing bridge, word games and attending plays with friends, spending time and being with her family. She traveled throughout the United State and sailed with her sons on Lake Erie.

Born on December 14th, 1928 in Greenfield, Ohio she was a lifelong resident of Xenia and had a wonderful childhood growing up in a farming environment and excelled in school. She earned her undergraduate degree from Central State University and her masters degree from Wright State University. She was an elementary teacher with Xenia Community Schools and delighted in her time spent educating youngsters. She was a member of Greene County Retired Teachers and Faith Community United Methodist Church. Minnie is survived by sons Mark (Sandra) in Michigan, David (Marna) in Utah, grandsons Brian (Kari) in California and Drew (Coryn) in Colorado and granddaughter Alexandra Kurucz in Illinois.

Minnie was preceded in death by her loving husband Bob, who she was married to for 48 years and her parents George and Rose Abbott,stepmother Etta Mae Abbott and brother Frank Abbott.

Friends and former students are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, August 17, 2023 from 5 to 7 PM at McColaugh Funeral Home, a celebration of life at Faith Community Methodist Church on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 10 AM followed by burial at Beavercreek Township Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Xenia Community Schools Foundation.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.