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Gertha Abernathy Obituary

Gertha Abernathy

Montgomery - Abernathy, Mrs. Gertha, A resident of Montgomery, AL departed this life on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 1:00PM from Phillips-Riley Funeral Home Chapel, Minister Tamera French, officiating. Burial will follow in Old Augusta churchyard cemetery, Mrs. Abernathy will lie in state on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 1-8PM at Phillips-Riley Funeral Home.

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Published by Montgomery Advertiser from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2020.

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Altoya Abernathy

January 5, 2021

She was a great mom. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for her kids or grandkids. We will miss you dearly.

Charlie and Geraldine Banks

November 7, 2020

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.

LaDonna R Rudolph

November 6, 2020

To the children, I am praying that you all will find comfort in knowing your mother was a wonderful person! She had a beautiful voice and she knew the Lord and is in his care!

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