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NANCY ABERNETHY Obituary

Nancy Best Abernethy (Jenkins) died on February 21 at her home in Naperville. A graduate of Duke University, Nancy married James Best in 1963 and they had two children, Amy and Jim. After James passed away in 1986, Nancy remarried in 1989 and became a loving wife to Bill Abernethy and loving stepmother to Susan, Mark, and David. Nancy was extremely active in her church, Community UMC, through participation and leadership in Sunday School, UMW, Craft Group and as chair of the Hunger Committee. Nancy is survived by her husband Bill, her children Amy, Jim, Susan, Mark and David, and nine grandchildren. Services for Nancy will be held at Community UMC in Naperville on Tuesday, March 12. Visitation will be at 10 am with service at 11 am and a luncheon at noon. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given to the Northern Illinois Food Bank, Heifer International, or CUMC Memorials Fund.

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Published by Daily Herald on Mar. 4, 2019.

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Dee Loughmiller

March 12, 2019

We are so sorry to hear about Mrs. Abernathy. She was my son's 4th grade teacher. I don't know if you remember him, but he was a HUGE North Carolina fan at the time. They had quite the rivalry going, especially during the NCAA tournament. She was his favorite teacher. She was a wonderful caring person. I would see her years after he was gone from Scott School and she always would inquire about him. She was just a treasure to the peaching profession. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for the entire family.

Eric, Dee, & Chad Loughmiller

March 12, 2019

We are so sorry to hear about Mrs. Abernathy. She was my son's 4th grade teacher at Scott School. She was always his favorite teacher. Not sure if you remember him, but at the time she taught him he was a HUGE North Carolina fan and they always quite the rivalry. We would just like to send our sympathy to you and the entire family. She was such a special lady. I used to see her after Chad was gone and she always remembered and questioned me about him. She really was a wonderful lady. Such a great loss. Thanks for being such a wonderful teacher.

Eric, Dee, & Chad Loughmiller

March 11, 2019

Bill, We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of your wife Nancy. We send you thoughts of comfort.
Charles (Chuck) and Jessica Buchana

March 4, 2019

We remember Nancy well from our years living in Saybrook in Naperville. So sorry to hear this news. May Nancy Rest In Peace.
Keith & Donna Watson

March 4, 2019

Nancy was a strong person. She had well grounded values, good judgement, a good sense of self-awareness and served as a moral compass for all those around her. She was a good wife and mother.
Will Yarborough

Kevin Meehan

March 3, 2019

I'm very sorry for your loss Amy.

Von

March 3, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You have my sincerest sympathy. May you continue to receive comfort from family and friends during this time of grief.

Though I walk in the valley of deep shadow, I fear no harm, For you are with me; Your rod and your staff reassure me.Ps 23:4

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