The Abbie DeLoach Foundation held its Second Annual Scholarship Luncheon on April 26, 2018 to announce the Scholarship Class of 2018.

The Foundation is proud to benefit Savannah State University, Georgia Southern University, Compassion Church, Connection Church and Abbie’s Alma Mater, Savannah Christian High School. Criteria exemplifying Abbie’s compassion, commitment to the community, and competitive spirit are utilized each year when selecting recipients.

The 2018 scholarship class includes the following recipients:

1. Tidewater Landscape Management Male Athletic Scholarship, Georgia Southern University, Brian Miller

2. Tidewater Landscape Management Male Scholarship, Savannah Christian Preparatory School, Nathan Wetmore

1. Tidewater Landscape Management Male Athletic Scholarship, Savannah State University, Chandler Williams

2. Abbie Lorene DeLoach Memorial Donation. Compassion Christian Church, India Home for Women

3. Abbie Lorene DeLoach Memorial Female Athlete. Georgia Southern University, Shelby Barfield

4. Abbie Lorene DeLoach Memorial Female Athlete. Savannah Christian Preparatory School, Samantha Zittrauer

5. Abbie Lorene DeLoach Memorial Nursing/Kappa Delta Scholarship. Georgia Southern University Nursing Program, Jayda Anderson

6. Abbie Lorene DeLoach Memorial Nursing/Kappa Delta Scholarship. Georgia Southern University Nursing Program, Kelli Shiver

7. Abbie Lorene DeLoach Memorial Nursing/Kappa Delta Scholarship. Georgia Southern University Nursing Program,  Taylor Wallace

8. Abbie Lorene DeLoach Memorial Scholarship, Connection Church, Ashleigh Holmes

9. Abbie Lorene DeLoach Memorial Female Athlete, Savannah State University, Alyssa Clements

The timing of the Scholarship Class announcement coincides with the week of the 3^rd anniversary of the fatal accident of five Georgia Southern University Nursing Students. The Second Annual Scholarship Class will demonstrate how the Abbie DeLoach Foundation is uniting its supporters to take action and continue their impact for good in Abbie’s honor.   

In addition to direct prayer and care for grieving families, the Abbie DeLoach Foundation will continue to partner with Abbie’s favorite charities to give scholarships and support world-wide missions. The Abbie Deloach Foundation is inspired by Abbie’s love and sweetheart spirit, and is committing to continuing the good work Christ began in her.  If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Dana Whitfield at 912.665.2042 or email [email protected]. 

Foundation Officers include: President and Father, Jimmy DeLoach, President and Father; Vice President and Sister, Anna DeLoach, Vice President and Sister; and Mayor Eddie DeLoach, Treasurer and Uncle.