She was born on February 22, 1940 to the late Eulan Wilson and Dorothy Bostic Wilson in Catawba County. Jean was a member of Burke Chapel United Methodist Church. She was a choir member at the church and a member of the Professional Secretaries International. Jean also earned her Associated Degree in English at Catawba Valley Community College.
Along with her parents, her son, Bryan Abernathy and brother, Ronald Wilson preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Tom Abernathy of the home; sons, Chris Abernathy and wife Lisa of Lenoir, Jamie Abernathy of Hickory; grandchildren, Bryan Abernathy and wife Megan of Creedmoor, NC, Paden Abernathy of Raleigh, Madison Abernathy of Lenoir; sister, Kay Propst of Newton; brothers, Lewis Wilson of Sherrills Ford, NC, and Melvin Wilson of Sherrills Ford.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at Burke Chapel United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:45 until 3:45 p.m. at the church. Pastor Stephen Smith will officiate the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Burke Chapel United Methodist Church, 6350 George Hildebran School Road, Hickory, NC 28602.
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