Keli-Abigail Dawn Justus "Abby" age 18 of Vinton, Ohio , was tragically take from this world and entered Heaven's embrace on Friday, July 9, 2021 as the result of a vehicle accident near her home outside of Danville, Ohio.

Abby was born August 25, 2002, at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis, Ohio, and was a 2020 graduate of River Valley High School were she was very active in and out of the classroom. She was a member of the Volleyball and Softball teams, a member of the FFA ,serving as an officer, as well as a Topsoil judge and a member of the National Honor Society.

Abby was a very loving and caring young lady that was full of life and was always ready for an adventure, quick to jump in and help anyone in any situation. She grew up attending Morgan Center Church and eventually found her home at White Oak Church, which she loved attending services and youth events.

Abby had a natural love for the outdoors and animals of all types and sizes.While she could clean up and be a girly girl, she was most comfortable in her jeans with boots or her crocs spending time outside on the farm riding the four-wheeler or her papa's buggy, just enjoying the simple beauties of nature and marching to her own beat.

She loved playing softball and called it her "social time" enjoying visits with all the friends she had made over the years. Opposing team or not, she never shied away from catching up with her friends and filling herself in on the latest gossip.

To know Abby was to know that she had a very special bond with her bestfriend and protector, Papa Don. These two have a connection that cannot be missed, and above all the things she had, she loved her Papa. Whether it was spending time with him, arguing, road tripping, or just porch sitting, the two of them had a connection that will never be forgotten.

Even at a young age, just shy of 19, Abby had found herself and was in a joyous state, excelling in her job at Holzer Assisted living and was excited about her upcoming year at Rio Grande as a nursing student. She was very happy and looked forward to time and adventures with her special someone, enjoying road trips and even becoming a Cat Fisherman with her special friend Ty White. She was happy and loved unconditionally.

Abby is preceded in death by her great-grandparents; JC and JoAnn Justus and Francis Hersman, and great-uncle Dave Justus.

She is survived by her loving mother, Kari Justus, grandparents; Don and Paula Justus, Godfather Kyle Justus, special friend, Ty White uncle, Scott(Andrea) and McKeehan Justus, great-grandpa, Paul Hersman, aunts and uncles; Robin (Jimmy) Skidmore, Jennifer (Bill) Black, Tim (Bri) Cremeens, Red (Tina) Justus, Larry (Debra) Justus, Mike (Sharon) Justus, Debbie Justus Suzette Huber, and Nanette Justus, mama Joyce along with numerous cousins, classmates, teammates, friends and extended family.