Rachel Ann Abernathy Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rachel Ann Abernathy of Stanley, North Carolina, born in Dallas, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 80, on March 2, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mack Abernathy and Thelma Abernathy; and her siblings, David "Abby" Abernathy, Betty Walker and Barbara Orr.
She is survived by: her children, Susan Cope Mullis (Jim) of Mt. Holly, Cheryl Cope Menard (Tommy) of York, SC, Nina Cope Hovis (Wayne) of Stanley and Jeffrie Cope (Melissa) of Indian Trail; her grandchildren, Luke Starcher (Kendle), Daniel Starcher (Jackie), Megan Wheeler (Chad), Sara Wood (Davis), Brandon Skidmore (Amber), Emily Harris (Cody), Hillary Cozart (Zach), Haley Hovis (Kaleb), Riley Menard, Astrid Cope and Seanan Cope; her great grandchildren, Alexis, Avery, Colton, Rylan, Ellie, Carter, Charlotte, Roman and Zayne; and her siblings, Jerry Abernathy (Vickie) of Mt Holly and Kathy Hinkle (George) of West Virginia. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Flowers are welcome; in lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to Gaston Hospice & Palliative Care/Robin Johnson House.
