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Naomi Abernathy Obituary

ABERNATHY, NAOMI McKEE

Of Arlington, VA, passed away September 9, 2006. She is survived by her daughter, Shelley Jennings; a son, Chris Abernathy; sisters, Ellen McMurray and Marion Anderson; brother, Clay McKee; grandchildren, Reese Herring, Ashley Abernathy and Kathleen Jennings. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Abernathy; and her daughter, Marlis Herring. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at DEMAINE SPRINGFIELD-ANNANDALE CHAPEL, Backlick and Edsall Rds., Springfield, VA. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 16, 11 a.m. at the Ravensworth Baptist Church, 5100 Ravensworth Rd., Annandale, VA 22003. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Naomi's name may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, www.parkinson.org or the Abernathy-McKee-Hamilton Scholarship at Ouachita University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia, AR 71923.

Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 14, 2006.
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Naomi was a wonderful friend and former neighbor. We miss her sparkling eyes and terrific sense of humor. We miss the good times we had together. She will always be in our hearts.

Les & Rebecca Kunz

September 24, 2006

I would like to express my condolences. No doubt she will be greatly missed. At difficult times like this, I find comfort & hope in the scriptures. Acts 15:29 talks about a resurrection in which the dead will live again. I hope this comforts you too.

September 14, 2006

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