Judy Abernathy was born December 19, 1939 in Kennett, Missouri.  She passed away December 5, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 81.  Judy married Bill Abernathy on August 5, 1961.  He preceded her death April 2, 2019.

Survivors include:

4 Sons:  Bill (Mary) Branch

Steve (Cathleen) Branch

Todd (Chasity) Abernathy

Sam Abernathy, Sr.

1 Daughter, not by birth, but of the heart:  Holly Maddox

2 Sisters:  Lisa (Homer) Worden

Janie Elam

1 Grandson:  Blake Abernathy, Jr.

1 Granddaughter:  Chelsea Abernathy Jones

2 Step-grandchildren:  Francesca DaValli and Gianni DaValli

4 Nieces:  Shannon, Summer, Shea, and Julie

Her beloved golden retriever, Jack.

Special friends, Merry Ann St. Ongre, Wini Hicks, Robin and Tony Byrd, Dorothy Adams, Pat Mitchell, Sandy and Jerry Lawrence, Betty Carter, Peggy and Glenn Cannon, Jim and Melissa King, Pat and Bill Meredith, Dennis Dean and Saundra Cope.

Other relatives and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett with Reverend Doug Clinton officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Kennett Humane Department or the American Cancer Society.