Virginia Abernathy of Nacogdoches passed away Monday, August 25, 2014, in Nacogdoches.
Mrs. Abernathy was born in Nacogdoches to parents William Allen Mize and Almeda Phenathy (Moon) Mize.
She was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church, Nacogdoches, and was very active in the church throughout her years. Virginia served on various committees in the church, the Alter Guild, a longtime member of United Methodist Women's Circle VII, Open Door Sunday School Class, and attended several women's Bible Studies.
Graduating from the Class of 1942 at NHS, Virginia then attended the University of Texas earning dual degrees in math and chemistry. Following graduation she worked as a designer at her family's business, Mize Manufacturing. She and her husband Sid then opened a women's dress shop, Abernathy's, which they operated until their retirement.
During her retirement years, she enjoyed continuing weekly games with her long time bridge club, meeting with the Flora Garden club, working in the yard, and time with her grandchildren. Virginia was a true example of Christian love to all, loving God, Family, and Friends. She will be missed.
Her survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Sid and Colleen Abernathy of Nacogdoches; grandson, Ryan Abernathy of Austin; granddaughter, Jennifer Abernathy of Nacogdoches; two sisters-in-law, Dollie Jean Lofton and Jo Ann Abernathy, both of Rusk; a brother, Ray Mize of Nacogdoches; niece, Peggy Travis and husband Glenn; and great-nephews, Jameson and Keith.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and brothers, William Allen Mize Jr. and Dan Mize.
Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2014, at First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Hospital St., Nacogdoches, with Dr. Jeff McDonald and Rev. John Bingham officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be: Bill Teague, Scott Molandes, Scott McCoy, Terry Steed, Jimmy Mize, and Bob Stevens. Bill Larison will be an honorary pallbearer.
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Mrs. Abernathy was born in Nacogdoches to parents William Allen Mize and Almeda Phenathy (Moon) Mize.
She was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church, Nacogdoches, and was very active in the church throughout her years. Virginia served on various committees in the church, the Alter Guild, a longtime member of United Methodist Women's Circle VII, Open Door Sunday School Class, and attended several women's Bible Studies.
Graduating from the Class of 1942 at NHS, Virginia then attended the University of Texas earning dual degrees in math and chemistry. Following graduation she worked as a designer at her family's business, Mize Manufacturing. She and her husband Sid then opened a women's dress shop, Abernathy's, which they operated until their retirement.
During her retirement years, she enjoyed continuing weekly games with her long time bridge club, meeting with the Flora Garden club, working in the yard, and time with her grandchildren. Virginia was a true example of Christian love to all, loving God, Family, and Friends. She will be missed.
Her survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Sid and Colleen Abernathy of Nacogdoches; grandson, Ryan Abernathy of Austin; granddaughter, Jennifer Abernathy of Nacogdoches; two sisters-in-law, Dollie Jean Lofton and Jo Ann Abernathy, both of Rusk; a brother, Ray Mize of Nacogdoches; niece, Peggy Travis and husband Glenn; and great-nephews, Jameson and Keith.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and brothers, William Allen Mize Jr. and Dan Mize.
Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2014, at First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Hospital St., Nacogdoches, with Dr. Jeff McDonald and Rev. John Bingham officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be: Bill Teague, Scott Molandes, Scott McCoy, Terry Steed, Jimmy Mize, and Bob Stevens. Bill Larison will be an honorary pallbearer.
www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.Com.
Virginia Abernathy of Nacogdoches passed away Monday, August 25, 2014, in Nacogdoches.
Mrs. Abernathy was born in Nacogdoches to parents William Allen Mize and Almeda Phenathy (Moon) Mize.
She was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church, Nacogdoches, and was very active in the church throughout her years. Virginia served on various committees in the church, the Alter Guild, a longtime member of United Methodist Women's Circle VII, Open Door Sunday School Class, and attended several women's Bible Studies.
Graduating from the Class of 1942 at NHS, Virginia then attended the University of Texas earning dual degrees in math and chemistry. Following graduation she worked as a designer at her family's business, Mize Manufacturing. She and her husband Sid then opened a women's dress shop, Abernathy's, which they operated until their retirement.
During her retirement years, she enjoyed continuing weekly games with her long time bridge club, meeting with the Flora Garden club, working in the yard, and time with her grandchildren. Virginia was a true example of Christian love to all, loving God, Family, and Friends. She will be missed.
Her survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Sid and Colleen Abernathy of Nacogdoches; grandson, Ryan Abernathy of Austin; granddaughter, Jennifer Abernathy of Nacogdoches; two sisters-in-law, Dollie Jean Lofton and Jo Ann Abernathy, both of Rusk; a brother, Ray Mize of Nacogdoches; niece, Peggy Travis and husband Glenn; and great-nephews, Jameson and Keith.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and brothers, William Allen Mize Jr. and Dan Mize.
Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2014, at First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Hospital St., Nacogdoches, with Dr. Jeff McDonald and Rev. John Bingham officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be: Bill Teague, Scott Molandes, Scott McCoy, Terry Steed, Jimmy Mize, and Bob Stevens. Bill Larison will be an honorary pallbearer.
www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.Com.
Mrs. Abernathy was born in Nacogdoches to parents William Allen Mize and Almeda Phenathy (Moon) Mize.
She was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church, Nacogdoches, and was very active in the church throughout her years. Virginia served on various committees in the church, the Alter Guild, a longtime member of United Methodist Women's Circle VII, Open Door Sunday School Class, and attended several women's Bible Studies.
Graduating from the Class of 1942 at NHS, Virginia then attended the University of Texas earning dual degrees in math and chemistry. Following graduation she worked as a designer at her family's business, Mize Manufacturing. She and her husband Sid then opened a women's dress shop, Abernathy's, which they operated until their retirement.
During her retirement years, she enjoyed continuing weekly games with her long time bridge club, meeting with the Flora Garden club, working in the yard, and time with her grandchildren. Virginia was a true example of Christian love to all, loving God, Family, and Friends. She will be missed.
Her survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Sid and Colleen Abernathy of Nacogdoches; grandson, Ryan Abernathy of Austin; granddaughter, Jennifer Abernathy of Nacogdoches; two sisters-in-law, Dollie Jean Lofton and Jo Ann Abernathy, both of Rusk; a brother, Ray Mize of Nacogdoches; niece, Peggy Travis and husband Glenn; and great-nephews, Jameson and Keith.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and brothers, William Allen Mize Jr. and Dan Mize.
Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2014, at First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Hospital St., Nacogdoches, with Dr. Jeff McDonald and Rev. John Bingham officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be: Bill Teague, Scott Molandes, Scott McCoy, Terry Steed, Jimmy Mize, and Bob Stevens. Bill Larison will be an honorary pallbearer.
www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.Com.
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