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Jackie Hensley Abernathy, 65 passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Amorem after a short period of declining health. Born on August 22, 1959, she was the daughter of Jack C. Hensley and the late Margie Mae Hildebran Hensley.
Jackie attended Summitt Community Church and formerly attended Mt. Home Baptist Church. Jackie worked at Western Carolina Center for 19 years. She later went to work for Morganton Eye Physicians for 27 years. Jackie devoted her life to her grandchildren. She loved to travel to Florida and spend time with friends and family.
Jackie is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Abernathy (Edward Suh), Ashley Auldredge (Jeremy); grandchildren, Brooke Lawrence, Jordan Auldredge, Landon Auldredge, Emma Suh, Annalise Suh; stepsister, Cindy Stroupe, Beverly Stroupe; and her K-9 companion, Henry.
In addition to her mother, Jackie is preceded in death by her sister, Debra Hensley Benton; niece, Jessica Benton; stepmother, Beatrice “Bea” Hensley.
The family will receive friends from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The funeral will follow in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home at 6:00 p.m., with the Rev. Rocky Hartman officiating.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I’m sorry to hear of your loss; I enjoyed working with Jackie at MEPPA. She loved talking about her girls and grandkids and loved you all deeply. She will be greatly missed, hugs to you all 💕
Jackie was alway the life of the party, kind, funny, al ways happy, never met a stranger. Just to know her was an honor, I truly will miss her and my heart hurts. I can say she was my friend for over 25 years. Now. she is at peace , but we are not. My love and prayers go out to her family and Henry, I’m so sorry. ❤️🙏💐
I miss you very much
My sweet neighbor and friend will be so missed ! Praying for peace and comfort for all the family and Jackie’s friends . Jackie and I became close after she got her little buddy Henry . I would let him out for her when she was working out of town . After the passing of my husband in march , she and I would occasionally go out for dinner or just visit on our carports . I will miss just seeing her come in from work or just stopping in to say hi or seeing her calling Henry in or seeing her and daddy visiting on Sunday afternoons. My sister said the sweetest thing when I told her about Jackie passing she said I bet Chuck said “come here Jackie, let me show you around our” new “ neighborhood. “ one day I look forward to visiting her again with our pain free ,trouble free , no more tears bodies . Yes Jackie will be missed here greatly and was so loved .
Love this beautiful lady
You always had a sweet smile and was nice to everyone, so many will miss you, so many have cried for you. But you are whole now and happy. My prayers go out to your family.
My condolences go out to the entire Abernathy family. Although I did not know Jackie personally, I can only say she raised an amazing daughter my boss Jennifer. I believe that Jennifer was an apple that fell very close to that tree. R.I.P. Jackie. "GONE TO SOON" "BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN"!
Jackie made the work day very amusing at Morganton Eye. We cut up together all day, while we tried to act like we were working hard, but Dr. Akers knew better but that's how we liked it. Her smile, laugh, her "inside voice", and stories of her past experiences, daughters, grandkids and Henry were the best. Ill never forgot all the good times and laughs we had. Ill see you again one day my friend. Thank you for the memories. Love, Amy
Jackie, your loving and joking personality will be greatly missed. Your spirit will stay with us in our hearts. Fly high girl. Until we meet again. We love you.