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Helen Robertson Abernethy

Birth
Hayti, Pemiscot County, Missouri, USA
Death
20 May 2022 (aged 85)
Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Caruthersville, Pemiscot County, Missouri, USA Add to Map
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Helen Robertson Malone Abernerthy departed this life after a short illness in the hospital in Dyersburg, TN surrendered by her children on May 20, 2022 at the age of 85.
Helen was born in Hayti, MO on February 23, 1937 to Elmer Robertson and Clara Moody Robertson.
In 1954, Helen was united in marriage to Billy Joe Malone and to this union 3 children were born. She was a military wife and traveled the country raising her family before settling back in her hometown of Caruthersville, MO.
In 1992, Helen was united in marriage to Donald Ray Abernethy and they were married for 21 years before his passing in 2013.
Helen worked at Gaither's Furniture Store, Ace Hardware and The Globe Clothing Store before her retirement. She was active in the Business and Professionals Women's Club and also The Women's Club. Helen was a very active member of the Central Church of Christ where she taught Sunday School for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Clara Robertson, her husband Don Abernethy, a sister, Barbara Robertson, 2 brothers, Marvin Robertson and Robert Robertson, and a granddaughter, Stephanie Tillman.
Helen is survived by e children, Mickey Joe Malone of Moore, OK, Sammy Ray Malone of Dyersburg, TN, Carol Tillman Gowan (Mike) of Hayti, MO, 4 grandchildren: Mickey Joe Malone, II (Andrea) of Rowlett, TX, Robert Haskins Malone (Darla) of Hattiesburg, MS, Samuel Thomas Malone (Shelby) of Las Vegas, Ginny Tillman Gilbert (Kevin) of Jonesboro, AR, 7 great grandchildren, Caitlin and Connor Malone of Rowlett, TX, Eliza and George Malone of Hattiesburg, MS, Sydney and Sadie Malone of Las Vegas, NV and Hannah Kate Gilbert of Jonesboro, AR, a special cousin, Brenda Hoyle of O'Fallon, MO and many other nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held May 23 in the H.S. Smith Chapel at 2:00 with Bro. Mike McDaniel. Interment in Pemiscot Memorial Gardens.
The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to Central Church of Christ.
H.S. Smither Funeral Home in charge of services.
Pemiscot Press - Caruthersville, Missouri - Wednesday, June 2, 2022
Helen Robertson Malone Abernerthy departed this life after a short illness in the hospital in Dyersburg, TN surrendered by her children on May 20, 2022 at the age of 85.
Helen was born in Hayti, MO on February 23, 1937 to Elmer Robertson and Clara Moody Robertson.
In 1954, Helen was united in marriage to Billy Joe Malone and to this union 3 children were born. She was a military wife and traveled the country raising her family before settling back in her hometown of Caruthersville, MO.
In 1992, Helen was united in marriage to Donald Ray Abernethy and they were married for 21 years before his passing in 2013.
Helen worked at Gaither's Furniture Store, Ace Hardware and The Globe Clothing Store before her retirement. She was active in the Business and Professionals Women's Club and also The Women's Club. Helen was a very active member of the Central Church of Christ where she taught Sunday School for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Clara Robertson, her husband Don Abernethy, a sister, Barbara Robertson, 2 brothers, Marvin Robertson and Robert Robertson, and a granddaughter, Stephanie Tillman.
Helen is survived by e children, Mickey Joe Malone of Moore, OK, Sammy Ray Malone of Dyersburg, TN, Carol Tillman Gowan (Mike) of Hayti, MO, 4 grandchildren: Mickey Joe Malone, II (Andrea) of Rowlett, TX, Robert Haskins Malone (Darla) of Hattiesburg, MS, Samuel Thomas Malone (Shelby) of Las Vegas, Ginny Tillman Gilbert (Kevin) of Jonesboro, AR, 7 great grandchildren, Caitlin and Connor Malone of Rowlett, TX, Eliza and George Malone of Hattiesburg, MS, Sydney and Sadie Malone of Las Vegas, NV and Hannah Kate Gilbert of Jonesboro, AR, a special cousin, Brenda Hoyle of O'Fallon, MO and many other nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held May 23 in the H.S. Smith Chapel at 2:00 with Bro. Mike McDaniel. Interment in Pemiscot Memorial Gardens.
The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to Central Church of Christ.
H.S. Smither Funeral Home in charge of services.
Pemiscot Press - Caruthersville, Missouri - Wednesday, June 2, 2022


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  • Added: May 22, 2022
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/239950012/helen-abernethy: accessed ), memorial page for Helen Robertson Abernethy (23 Feb 1937–20 May 2022), Find a Grave Memorial ID 239950012, citing Pemiscot Memorial Gardens, Caruthersville, Pemiscot County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by wanda (contributor 47041557).