Edna Gillis Abernathy
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Edna Gillis Abernathy, a resident of Vero Beach, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 30, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Edna Gillis, born October 23, 1922 in Noank, CT. She married her loving and devoted husband, Truman "Kenneth" Abernathy in Alexandria, VA on August 17, 1960.
She is survived by her children Blane (Susan) Piper and Lynda Piper Peck, 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Ken, brothers Eldridge, Bernard and Benjamin, sisters Abby and Mary, granddaughter Rebekah Piper, great-grandson Charlie Bledsoe and great-great grandson Everest Hines-Greene. A devoted Christian and active member of Grace Baptist Church in Vero Beach, she was the matriarch of her family and will be missed by all who knew her.
A private graveside service was held by the family at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Ft. Pierce, FL.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.