Juanita-Abernathy-Obituary

Juanita Abernathy

Dec 1, 1929 – Sep 12, 2019 (Age 89)

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BORN
December 1, 1929
DIED
September 12, 2019
AGE
89

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Juanita Abernathy, the wife of the Rev. Ralph David Abernathy and one of the last stalwarts who helped birth the modern Civil Rights Movement, has died.Abernathy's family confirmed her passing in a statement late Thursday, calling her the "last remaining person who was actively involved from 'day...

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She Was Our Formal First Lady At West Hunter Street Baptist Church

God bless yo family happy Dr. Martin Luther king Jr day third Monday of January 2026. I am a fan of dr. Juanita Odessa jones and Ralph Abernathy civil rights books, DVD's, movies etc. with Dr. Mlk jr and dr. Coretta scott king civil rights books DVD's movies etc. / God bless yall rest in peace . Jesus is risen, bye, miss. Gail Denise rumph

I WENT TO PUBLIC SCHOOL AND TRANSPORTATION THROUGH THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT. GOD BLESS.

God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's..My heartfelt condolences to the family's

Mrs. Abernathy was one of the two Mothers of the Civil Rights Movement that began in Montgomery, AL. She remained that beacon of light throughout her life. She will be missed.

My deepest sympathy on your loss and may God comfort you during this difficult time.

May the God of all comfort,comforts the family in this difficult time

To Kuawmi and sisters: As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you be comforted by the love and support of family and friends. I was blessed to have the honor of knowing your mother. My sisters and I were in attendance at the wedding of your parents. My dad was Booker T. I last saw Aunt Juanita in June of 2002 at the home of Aunt Norm in Montgomery. I'm so sorry to learn of her passing. She was a virtuous woman. May our Lord continue to wrap His loving arms around...