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1952
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2020
Athena Raburn Obituary
REGISTER RABURN
LAKELAND - Athena Register Raburn was born on December 13, 1952, in Lake Wales, Florida, to Walter and Betty Grace Register. She was raised in Polk and Hillsborough County and earned an Associate degree in Business Administration. Athena studied theology and doctrine and became an Ordained Minister with the Assemblies of God in 2001. She departed this life and entered the presence of the Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2020. She was 67 years of age.
She and her husband served as missionaries in Beirut, Lebanon; pastored Mount Zion Assembly of God in Plant City, Florida; served as the Peninsular Florida District Youth Directors, the National Youth Directors for the AG and led the AG National Division of Church Ministries.
In 1996, Athena and Terry were elected to serve as Superintendents of the Peninsular Florida District Council. Athena worked as the Administrative Assistant for the Superintendent's office until her death.
She is survived by her husband, Terry Raburn of Lakeland, Florida, a brother, Steve Register and wife Cindy, of Anderson, South Carolina; two sisters: Regina Gagnon and her husband David of Bartow, Florida, Angela Wheat and husband David of Lakeland, Florida; four nephews, Bradley and Brett Register and Cole Purcell and Christian Raburn; eight nieces, Abby Berow, Carina Ervill, and Desearae Valez, Alexandra Milani, Natalie Piamonte Raburn, Emmily and Cordelia and Anna Belle Raburn; and a host of loved ones, friends and fellow ministers around the world.
Athena Register Raburn lived the Gospel and will be missed and remembered by everyone who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held at Victory Church on Thursday from 6-8PM. Funeral service will take place on Friday at 10AM, at Victory Church.
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Cheryl Winkle
April 10, 2020
I remember how kind she was to me when David and I were pastors. She had class and dignity but was compassionate and wise. A loyal and beautiful wife who personified Proverbs 31. She will be sorely missed to everyone who knew and loved her. The sting of death is removed, knowing that our separation from our loved ones who preceded us in going home is only temporary. My prayers for Terry and family.
Donia Roman Dismukes
February 15, 2020
My deepest sympathy and prayers for Terry and all Athena's family. May God cover each of you with His precious comfort. You face a great void in your lives, but you have the reassurance of being reunited with Athena. She will meet you at Heaven's gate. What a special lady!
Ray and
February 14, 2020
Awesome lifelong friend of the family. She will be missed for her contagious caring smile that lite up the room, but we will see her again. Prayers and Hugs to dearest Terry. Ray and Barb Schulz.
Debbie Carson
February 14, 2020
Dear Regina, family and friends, I am saddened for all of you that morn the passing of Mrs.Raburn. I send sincere condolences. Peace and prayers.
Eddie, Joyce & Brian Tanner
February 12, 2020
Athena Raburn has been our friend for more than 43 years. She was well loved and revered by all who knew her. Athena will be missed, but we are glad her days of suffering are no more. She is rejoicing in Heaven and has attained her life's goal. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to Rev Terry Raburn and her family.
Randy Bennett
February 12, 2020
Through all these years at family get togethers or at church when Athena was talking to you she always made you feel special that will never be forgotten!Our family has had many soldiers for christ,Athena was relentless fighting that battle and always had a funny and witty comeback!Thank you Athena for making an impact around the world!
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