Funny, caring, loyal, real, soulmate
Abigail, affectionately known as Abbi, left an indelible mark on the lives of those who loved her. Abbi’s 19 years were filled with laughter, love, and a zest for life that inspired all who knew her. Described as funny, smart, caring, and loyal, Abbi’s presence lit up the room. Her infectious humor and compassion drew people to her, and her love for her family, especially her siblings, Alicia, and Thomas, and cousin Willow, was unparalleled. Abbi’s sister, Alicia, said, “From the moment she entered the world, she was my best friend. Spending 19 years with her was the biggest blessing. She showed me what true friendship and real love feel like.”
A solid person in the lives of many, she was always there offering a shoulder to cry on and a listening ear. She maintained close relationships with cousins, Brooklynn, Madi, Kinley, Frank, Jack, and Gus, and her best friends, Makya, Jadon, and Maddie. Abbi’s passions were simple yet profound: she loved music, dancing, children and adored her pug, Gummy.
Growing up, Abbi shared family vacations at Ocean Shores in Washington where the family rode horses along the beach and got ugly doll stuffed animals. She and her sister enjoyed a trip to Florida with her grandmother in 2015.
Abbi worked, starting at age 14, at Fareway grocery store, where she remained through most of her schooling. After graduating from high school in 2019, she began pursuing a career as a pharmacy technician.
Struggling with addiction for two years, Abbi’s spirit was up and down. Her desire to overcome her struggles and seek help was evident, but the cruel nature of addiction made it difficult for her to consistently seek the support she needed. There were times when she could be violent, out of control, crash cars and lose her memory. Other times she wanted to get help and get better, but when she was ready, she couldn’t find a bed. Her eyes became vacant, and she just wanted to be numb. It was hard on the family who wanted to help, but they felt unable to do so until she was ready. “I felt like I lost her before I really did,” Alicia stated.
Tragically, Abbi’s life was cut short due to a pill laced with fentanyl. Her family and friends were left with unbearable grief and a sense of injustice. Though it was known who sold her pills, it could not be proven that the specific pill that caused her death was one she was sold. In the four years since, the woman who sold her the pills has been incarcerated on other drug- related charges.
“Since Abbi has been gone, I have not felt complete,” Alicia shared. “Half of me will always be missing.” Abbi’s little brother, Thomas, was only 11 when Abbi died. They were very close. He is now 15.
Abbi’s loved ones now advocate for overdose/poisoning awareness and support those affected by substance use disorder. When Abbi found her confidence, her wit, and humor shone through. Alicia misses that sense of humor and the laughs they shared and stated, “We only understood each other. I’ll never laugh like that again.”
Abigail’s sister, Alicia Morris, provided the information for this narrative
December 14, 2000, November 19, 2020-Age 19
Portrait Artist: Clayton Conner
Narrative Writer: Barbara Francois
