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Exie Reba <I>Abernathy</I> Gilbert

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Exie Reba Abernathy Gilbert

Birth
Inman, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Death
17 May 2014 (aged 91)
Carrabelle, Franklin County, Florida, USA
Burial
Carrabelle, Franklin County, Florida, USA Add to Map
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Obituary for Exie Reba Gilbert
Surrounded by family, Exie Gilbert (Granny) went to be with our Lord on May 17, 2014 at her home. Originally, from Inman, SC, she had resided in Carrabelle the last 40 years. Exie had been married to her sweetheart, John, for 74 years. Exie is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Tennessee Abernathy, along with two infant sons, Leon and Johnny. As well as four brothers.

In addition to her husband, John, she is survived by five daughters: Gwen Suddeth (Troy), Wilma Thompson (Dale), Zenith Barnett (Ed), Lorraine Shiver (Ronnie, deceased), Rita Massey and one brother, Dean Abernathy. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Exie worked alongside her husband in carpentry on many homes and businesses in Carrabelle. She was a loving and devoted Wife, Mother and Granny. We will always remember her homemade biscuits, quilts, playing her guitar and most of all her precious love.
Obituary for Exie Reba Gilbert
Surrounded by family, Exie Gilbert (Granny) went to be with our Lord on May 17, 2014 at her home. Originally, from Inman, SC, she had resided in Carrabelle the last 40 years. Exie had been married to her sweetheart, John, for 74 years. Exie is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Tennessee Abernathy, along with two infant sons, Leon and Johnny. As well as four brothers.

In addition to her husband, John, she is survived by five daughters: Gwen Suddeth (Troy), Wilma Thompson (Dale), Zenith Barnett (Ed), Lorraine Shiver (Ronnie, deceased), Rita Massey and one brother, Dean Abernathy. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Exie worked alongside her husband in carpentry on many homes and businesses in Carrabelle. She was a loving and devoted Wife, Mother and Granny. We will always remember her homemade biscuits, quilts, playing her guitar and most of all her precious love.


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  • Created by: ms1569
  • Added: May 11, 2016
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162496229/exie_reba-gilbert: accessed ), memorial page for Exie Reba Abernathy Gilbert (6 Jun 1922–17 May 2014), Find a Grave Memorial ID 162496229, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Carrabelle, Franklin County, Florida, USA; Maintained by ms1569 (contributor 48288103).