Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Annabelle L. Breckenridge


Lewistown- Annabelle L. Breckenridge, 95, of Lewistown, passed away at 4:15 AM Monday November 14, 2016 at Graham Hospital.

She was born November 1, 1921 at Lewistown Twp; Fulton County, the daughter of John and Opal (Scalf) Wilcoxen. She married Roscoe L. Breckenridge on February 5, 1944 at Canton. He preceded her in death on July 9, 2016. They were married 72 years and lived together at the same home for the past 67 years.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Raymond “Red” Wilcoxen. Survivors include two children, Bill (Debbi) Breckenridge of Lewistown, and Linda (Gary) Davis of Lewistown, 7 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.

Annabelle graduated from Graham Hospital School of Nursing in May 1943. She worked as a registered nurse for 40 years at Graham Hospital in Pediatrics. She also worked as a private duty nurse, and was the nurse on duty during the Boy Scouts Camp and Girl Scouts Camp. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lewistown, a 45 year member of the D.A.R. and a member of the Rebekah Lodge. She had also taught Sunday School, and had been a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown, with Reverend Monroe Bailey and Reverend Martin Cobb officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of the donor’s choice. To view Annabelle’s life tribute video or to send condolences visit henrylange.com

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