• Ava Vanita Abernathy

    26 Jan 2016




    • BORN: June 21, 1935
    • DIED: January 26, 2016
    • LOCATION: Mount Ida, AR

     

    Ava Vanita (Breashears) Abernathy, age 80 of Mt. Ida, AR went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2016 at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. She was born June 21, 1935 at Story, AR to the late James Madison Breashears and Naomi Celcia (Aldridge) Breashears of Mount Ida, AR. She was married to Alton Abernathy on August 23, 1958 at the Rufuge Baptist Church. Mrs. Abernathy is preceded in death by her parents, 2 Nephews and 1 Niece.

    Mrs. Abernathy is survived by her husband, Alton Abernathy, 2 sisters; Oweita (Clovis) Ledbetter and Mary (Bruce) Laird, 1 Brother, G.A. (Jean) Breashears, Brother-in-law, Wade (Karen) Abernathy, Sister-in-law Willa Mae (AL) Hale, 6 Nieces and 7 Nephews.

    She was a member of the Refuge Baptist Church in Story, AR. She accepted Jesus Christ as her lord and savior in 1945 and she served the lord thereafter.

    There will be a viewing held Thursday, January 28, 4-6 p.m. at Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Services will be held Friday, January 29 at 11:00 a.m. at Refuge Baptist Church in Story, AR with Brother Tommy Jones and Brother Bernard Russet officiating. Interment will follow at the Breashears Cemetery in Story, AR. Pallbearers: Gerry Breashears, Greg Breashears, Mike Ledbetter, Jimmy Laird, Jimmy Abernathy and Wade Abernathy Jr. Honorary Pallbearers: All family and friends and members of Refuge Baptist Church. Donations can be made to Refuge Baptist Church or The Breashears Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida, AR. Guest Register at www.thorntonfh.com

     

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    Billy and Charlotte Pierce

    28 Jan 2016

    We are soo sorry to hear that Vanita has passed. She was such a kind lady and always had a smile and was happy to greet us. Alton you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We offer our sympathy to you and the family.

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    Karen Hood Irons

    29 Jan 2016

    Thoughts and prayers for the family. Vanita was a kind and loving person. Verna Aldridge Hood Family (Vernis Aldridge's daughter)

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    Vance and Anita Gordon

    6 Feb 2016

    Alton. We are so sorry to hear of Vanita's passing. I am sorry that I didn't find out sooner so I could attend the services. I especially remember your and Vanita's thoughtfulness and compassion when Georgene passed away. Alton, my thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope to see you soon. Time heals the hurt we feel but our precious memories never fade.

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