Abigail Whitford

Abigail Rose Whitford, 10, of Bellevue, NE, was pronounced dead on Thurs, August 22, 2019 of severe brain trauma after being struck by a car in a crosswalk. 

She attended Trumble Park Elementary in Papillon and loved reading, art and math. She delighted in simple moments, made friends easily and was becoming a mature young lady while being unapologetically herself. Her kindness and spark will live on because Abby donated her organs.

Abby was welcomed to her heavenly home by great-grandparents Harold "Jake" and Leola Baker; Mildred Reinig; Floyd and Faye Neal; Floyd, Jewel, and Clara Whitford; and great-uncles Bob Gaeta and Wendell Whitford.

Family living to honor her memory include mother Sarah Whitford (née Baker), father Paul Whitford, brothers Connor and Benjamin; grandparents Douglas and Mary Baker, and Clark and Elizabeth "Ebby" Whitford; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. Countless friends, teachers, and classmates will remember her.

A visitation was held Thurs, Aug 29 at St Columbkille from 4-8 p.m. (200 E 6th St, Papillon, NE 68046). Abby's Celebration of Life was held Friday, Aug 30, in the church at 11 a.m. There will be a private graveside service.

Visitors may wear the bright colors and sparkle that reflect Abby's joy and spunk!

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Whitford family.

To register as an organ and tissue donor in Abby's memory, visit LiveOnNebraska.org