Deltrice “Corine” Meadows Abbott, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, was born on May 18, 1937 to Wiley Theodore Meadows and Eller Beatrice (Price) Meadows. She peacefully passed away at her home in Leggett, Texas on March 15, 2026.
Corine graduated from Leggett High School in 1956 and, in that same year, married the love of her life, Earl “EG” Abbott. Together, they built a life rooted in love and family. Corine embraced and excelled in many roles throughout her life, retiring from VF Factory Outlet after years of dedicated service.
Above all, Corine cherished her family. She was a constant source of love, wisdom and support, leaving a lasting imprint in the hearts of those who knew her.
She is lovingly survived by her son, Wade Abbott and wife Caroline of Huntsville, Texas; her daughter, Dawana Abbott Armentrout of Leggett, Texas; and her bonus children, Roland Davidson and Mark Hubbard.
Her legacy continues through her cherished grandchildren, Lori Alberson and husband Chris, Andrea Abbott, Robert Armentrout and wife Bonnie, Jeremy Abbott and wife Lauren, William Armentrout and fiancée Krystal, Nikolas Abbott and Leticia, Chloe Abbott, Randa Fleming and husband Dakin; great-grandchildren Braydon, Logan, Brianna, Henry, Ashlynn, Jaxen, Arianna, Ryleigh, Keara, Michael, William, Lauryn, Asia, Kensley, Dalia, Aeron, Rylynn and Riley.
Corine is further survived by her sisters, Dolly Martone, Annetta Bonds and Daphene Placker, along with numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom were dearly loved by “Aunt Coco.”
She was preceded in death by her parents; her devoted husband, Earl “EG” Abbott; her brothers, W.T. Meadows, Bill Meadows and Walden Meadows; and her sisters, Dorothy Shockley and Deloris McCarty.
Visitation will be held at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas on March 27, 2026, receiving family from 4-5 p.m. and friends from 5-8 p.m. Services will be held at Cochran Funeral Home on March 28, 2026 at 2 p.m. with Brother Harold Isaacs officiating. Graveside services will follow at Jones Prairie Cemetery in Leggett, Texas with honorary officiants Mark Hubbard and Joe Smith.
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Abbott, Nikolas Abbott, Robert Armentrout, William Armentrout, Christopher Alberson and Corie Helmer.
The family invites you to join them in celebration following graveside services.
Corine’s life was a testament to love, resilience and devotion. Her memory will forever be treasured by all who knew and loved her.
“When the day arrives that there are no more tomorrows for me, I want my children to know, and never forget, that they are, were, and will always be deeply loved by me.”
