Abbie Ware, 95, went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2017. She was born in Dudley, GA in 1922 to Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Fortson. She married her loving husband Robert in 1944, and moved to Tampa, FL, where she spent the rest of her life. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Tampa. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda; grandchildren, Jay (Jennifer) & Rachael (fiancé Harry), and great-grandchild, Cooper, as well as numerous relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at 2:00 pm and the Funeral Service will follow at 3:00 pm. Interment will follow. Arrangements are under Garden of memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4207 E. Lake Ave. Tampa, FL 33610, 813-626-3161, www.gardenofmemoriestampa.com