With heavy hearts, the family of Shushan K Abraham announces her peaceful passing the morning of October 17th, 2026, at the age of 102.
Born on April 24th, 1924, in Mosul, Iraq, and belonged to Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East, she spent the past 48 years as a resident of Newport News, Virginia. She was the heart of a family (6 sons, 1 daughter, 6 daughters-in-law, 1 son-in-law, 13 grandchildren, 8 great-grandsons and 2 great-granddaughters) a woman whose love, strength kindness and devotion shaped generations. She was known for her homemade meals, and a passion for sewing and making clothing for herself and her family.
She is survived by her 4 siblings, Ben Cambar, Rosa Jango, Sam Khoshaba, and Khorshi Emmanuel, 6 children, Albert Abraham (Debbie), Edmond Abraham (Laurie) Edward Abraham (Annie), Aprim Abraham (Helen), Esther Andrious (Dilly) and Joseph Abraham (Annie); 13 grandchildren, Nicholas Abraham, Andrew Abraham, Austin Abraham (Alexis), Daniel Abraham, Bernadette Abraham, Yvonne Abraham, Mariam Abraham (David), Tabatha Abraham, Matthew Abraham, Peter Andrious (Jeanine), Tracy Spickett (Mark), Caroleen Guiwargis (George), and Remoun Abraham (Natalie); and many extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Brimon Abraham; 3 siblings, Khoshaba Cambar, Willian Cambar, Robert Cambar; and a son, Gilbert Abraham.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 30th at 11:00 a.m. at the STS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 60 Traverse Road., Newport News, Virginia. Burial will follow at the Peninsula Memorial Park Cemetery, 12750 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, Virginia. Family and friends are welcome to attend a funeral reception immediately after the burial service at 103 Polaris Drive, Yorktown Va.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the STS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 60 Traverse Road, Newport News, VA 23606.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.