Lee Myrtrude Abernathy

Lee Myrtrude Abernathy, age 88 of Gainesville gained her heavenly reward Wednesday evening November 16, 2022 at her daughter’s residence.
Myrtrude was born October 29, 1934 in Gainesville to the Late J.K. & Pearlie Miller Martin. She had a poultry farm and retired from Dundee Mills with 19 years of service, before becoming a homemaker. She was a member of Gillsville Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Roper.
Left to cherish precious memories, sons, Randall (Carol) Abernathy & Michael Abernathy; daughter, Beverly (Charles) Duke; grandchildren, Chris (Adrianne) Mote, Greg (Dana)Abernathy, Jeremy (Kim) Abernathy, Mandy (Tony) Burdette & Megan (Clayton) Farmer; great grandchildren, Wyatt, Traven, Nathan, Haven & Caleb; sisters, Willie Faye Barrett & Carolyn Reed; a number of nieces, nephews & other relatives also survive.
Funeral services honoring Myrtrude will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday November 19, 2022 at the Ward’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Shannon Rhodes officiating. She will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday Nov. 19, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers you may make donations to the Gillsville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 416 Gillsville, GA 30543.
You may sign the online guest book or leave a condolence at www.wardsfh.com. Ward’s Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lee Myrtrude Abernathy
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