Mary Helen Abell, 80, of Lusby, MD passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 8, 2016 at her residence. Born January 27, 1936 in Harlan, KY, she was the beloved daughter of the late Samuel J. Dunn and Loreen Johnson. She was the loving wife of Martin Vernon Abell for 29 years. Mary Helen was a wonderful and loving mother to her surviving children: Mary Seals, NJ; Martin C. Abell (Gloria) Hollywood, MD; Glenda A. Abell, Leonardtown, MD; Dale M. Combs (Norm) Neillsville, WI; Mary P. Leach (Jamie) Leonardtown, MD; Michael E. Abell (MaryBeth); Robin L. Bascara (Junior) Orange Park, FL; David W. Abell (Tammy) Dowell, MD; James P. Abell (Denise) Hollywood, MD, and Mary C. Bell (Mark) Leonardtown, MD; and her step-children: G. Wayne Pilkerton, Great Mills, MD; Anna Mae Dean (Danny) Drayden, MD; and Sharon Pilkerton, Callaway, MD. Mary Helen was a Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great-Great Grandmother to over 100 children. She is also survived by her youngest brother, Glenn E. Dunn of Richfield, North Carolina. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by Benny and Elsie Russell that raised her; her significant other of 29 years, Franklin D. Pilkerton; her siblings: Winford […]