Chester, SC – Catherine “Cathy” McBrayer Abernathy, 73, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House surrounded by her husband, sisters, children, grandchildren, and best friend.
The service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 8, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church, with Reverend Lee Zehmer officiating.
Born in Rock Hill, SC, Cathy was the daughter of the late John Smith McBrayer and the late Constance Ellen Wallace. She graduated Winthrop University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics and Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Development. Cathy taught at East Elementary School in Monroe, NC, Ebinport Elementary School, Oakdale Elementary, and Finley Road Elementary School, all in Rock Hill. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Rock Hill, S.C., where she taught Sunday school- grades 1st through 3rd. Cathy was also affiliated with the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, and the National MPS Society.
Cathy was proceeded in death by her baby brother John Wallace McBrayer and her granddaughter Isabel Jurado.
Surviving are her spouse, William Leslie Abernathy, III; Three Daughters, Leslie Jurado (Jimmy) Rock Hill, S.C., Elizabeth A. Hindson (Phil) Fort Mill, S.C., Jessica B. Pomeroy (Ed) Piedmont, S.C.; Son, John W. Abernathy (Jennifer) Rock Hill, S.C.; Four Granddaughters, Natalie Jurado, Sara Jurado, Sophia Hindson, Abby Pomeroy; Three Grandsons, Jay Jurado, Connor Hindson, Eddie Pomeroy; Two Sisters, Susan McBrayer Demchak (John) of Rock Hill, SC, and Juanita McBrayer Porter (Frank) of Brevard, NC.
In addition, the family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Lori Hoffman, Cathy’s loving companion and caregiver throughout the last several years and her devoted longtime friends Karen McDaniel and Pam Allemeier.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm-6:30 pm on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mrs. Abernathy’s name to First Presbyterian Church 234 E. Main St. Rock Hill, S.C. 29730, or Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House – Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 993 Rock Hill S.C. 29731.
Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.