Lorraine Rayburn Abernathy

So sorry to hear about your mother, Claire. What a nice obituary of her life! love, Amy and Steve

A wonderful, smart and witty lady who was my son's kindergarten teacher at J.B. Watkins. I was her room mother that year. As a thank you gift she gave me this pewter dogwood ornament with "Mrs. A" written on the back. It has been on my bulletin board where I see it everyday. She recognized that Jake was going to need extra help for reading. A highlight of the last time I saw her was telling he Jake graduated from Trinity Episcopal School and that he was going to Clemson. He is now 35. She...

Absolutely one of the sweetest souls. I have such great memories of James River and being in her kindergarten class & beyond. She always made everyone feel so special. Much love to Claire, Melissa & Allison. What a joy and honor to have known her. Fly high Mrs Abernathy. I will never forget you!

Dear Claire, Melissa and Alison, Erwin and I are saddened by your dear mother´s death. Lorraine was one of the longtime neighbors who graciously welcomed me into the Willway family when I was newly married to Erwin. We immediately hit it off because I was from Memphis and had the highest regard for Southwestern, as it was called in my day. Lorraine always had a smile on her face and a cheerful greeting. Know that we are thinking of you. All with love and deepest sympathy. Harriette Will

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Mrs. Abernathy was one of my favorite teachers. Since kindergarten in 1980 she has always been in my heart and memory. She will truly be missed.

Mrs. Abernathy was one of those people that was so special she just stays with you. She stayed with me since 1988. During the pandemic, I found myself teaching my own Kindergartener a trick she taught me for greater than/less than. I decided to track down her address and send her a thank you note. Her response will be something I cherish forever. Rest In Peace, Mrs. A.

What a lovely lady, kind coworker, and fabulous teacher. Her students were some of the luckiest. I was honored to work with her at JBW and teach her previous students as they became first graders. They all carried a little bit of Mrs. Abernathy in them. Her laughter in the halls made everyone smile. Lorraine was a blessing to this crazy world.

She was one in a million and leaves a huge gap in our world. I couldn´t have asked for a better mentor and educator. Godspeed. Lauren DeLaurentis Brown