Joann L. Abbott, 90 of Ashland, NE passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at the Nebraska Heart Hospital in Lincoln, NE.  She was born January 10, 1931 in Lincoln, NE to Andrew and Alma (Behrens) Swanson.  She graduated from Syracuse High School in 1949.   She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” L. Abbott on March 14, 1951 in Hamburg, IA.   From this union four children were born, Randy, Gary, Donna and Rocky.

Joann worked for Platte Valley Foods and the Haven House, now known as South Haven Living Center.  She was a member of the Eagles and enjoyed playing BINGO, making baby quilts, going to the casino, fishing and camping.

Joann is survived by her sons, Randy Abbott and Gary (Judy) Abbott; twin sister, Janice Abbott, sister, Betty Walters; 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Abbott; son, Rocky Abbott; daughter, Donna Abbott; grandson, Randy Ray Abbott; sisters, Elda Heitbrink and Lois Money.