Joan Clydene Abbott, 78, of Somerset, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

She was born in Monticello, Kentucky on June 25, 1942; daughter of the late Voicey and Lena Belle Morgan. She was a retired Health Aide for the State of Kentucky. She enjoyed traveling with Wayne, stopping as many places along the way as time would allow. She enjoyed spending her spare time studying genealogy, which allowed her to visit many cemeteries throughout. She was an active member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, where her and Wayne took care of the Senior Saints at church, taking them on a different trip each month.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Wayne Abbott whom she married on May 27, 1978; brothers, Phil & (Regina) Morgan of Shelbyville, KY Danny Ray & (Barbara) Morgan of the Edwards Mtn. Community, Mac Allen & (Tabby) Morgan of Powersburg, KY.; sisters, Loretta & (Shannon) Hollars of Frankfort, IN., and Brenda & (Tommy) Stinson of Pall Mall, TN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Voicey and Lena Belle Morgan; brother, David Hale Morgan; a brother who died in infancy, Richard Morgan; a step-daughter, Tammy Lynn Abbott.

The family will receive friends at Pulaski Funeral Home after 10 AM Tuesday, June 22, 2021 until time for services.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home with Bro. Jamie Taylor officiating.

Following the funeral service at Pulaski Funeral Home, a visitation will be held from 2 PM to 4 PM Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Keen's Chapel Methodist Church at 8505 Highway 200 Monticello, Kentucky.

Burial will follow in Taylors Grove Cemetery, Wayne Co.