Background
Abbott, Mabel Kester was born on June 13, 1920 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Charles Leland and Ethel Thomas (Walton) K.
Abbott, Mabel Kester was born on June 13, 1920 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Charles Leland and Ethel Thomas (Walton) K.
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, Drexel University, 1941.
Foods demonstrator Great A&P Tea Company, Philadelphia and New York City, 1941-1942. Teacher Board Education City of Philadelphia, 1942. Executive vice president Abbott & Cobb, Inc., Feasterville, Pennsylvania, since 1975.
President Charles L. Kester Funeral Home, Philadelphia, since 1980. Board directors Food and Energy Systems, Inc., Philadelphia.
Member Alumnae Association Drexel University (board directors Philadelphia chapter since 1978). Clubs: Frankford Arsenal Women's. Lodges: Zonta (Second vice president Philadelphia club1982-1984).
Married Arthur Cobb Abbott September 1, 1942 (deceased 1975). Children: Adelle Abbott Webb, Arthur Cobb Junior.