Betty Mae

Debose

Betty Mae DeBose Abram (Peaches) peacefully passed away on August 22, 2026 at Mary Mount hospital in Garfield Heights, Ohio, with her family by her side. Betty valiantly fought Lung and later fought Brain Cancer for two years before she went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Born in Memphis, TN, Betty moved to Cleveland OH when she was 16 years old and stayed with relatives. She made Cleveland her home. Betty obtained a certificate as a Nursing Assistant and worked in Nursing homes in the Cleveland area.

Betty met (Rev.) Edward N. Abram in Cleveland and they were friends for many years before they eventually married and together, she gained five step children, eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Betty and Edward shared 20 years of marriage. She treasured every moment she spent with her family and frequently traveled to visit for any occasion or no occasion. She loved fashion, music, southern comfort food and going to outings.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents and her brother. She is also preceded by her loving husband, Edward N. Abram.

She is survived by her Step children Raymond Abram, Mark Abram, Jewell (Herman) Lightner, Angela Abram (Doug McCollough) and Michael Abram. She is also survived by her grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.