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Nancy C. Abernathy

September 21st, 1948 – July 5th, 2025

Nancy C. Abernathy, 76, of Table Grove, IL, passed away at 4:42 pm on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Wesley Village in Macomb, IL. She was born on September 21, 1948 in Macomb, the daughter of Raymond and Elsie (Smith) Abernathy.

She is survived by two children; Daphne (and Ernie Barclay) Abernathy of Table Grove, and Brandon (and Cristy Cracraft) Abernathy of Vermont, IL, three grandsons; Steven Mayall of Rushville, IL, Kolton Mayall of Rushville, and Luke Abernathy of Table Grove, five great-grandchildren; Summer, Bentlee, Braysen, Noah, and Bailynn, one sister; Lynn Spencer of Vermont, and one brother; Greg (and Shelley) Abernathy of Vermont.

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents and significant other; Robert Burgard.

Nancy worked at the coal mine in Canton, IL, Farm King warehouse, International Harvester, Navistar, and was also a cook at WIU.

She enjoyed fishing, and listening to music, especially Elvis and Reba McEntire. She loved cats and spending time with family.

Services will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Mike Ulmer will officiate. A visitation will take place from 12 to 2 pm prior to the service on Thursday. Cremation Rites will be accorded after the service. Memorials may be made to Table Grove Fire and Rescue Squad.

Condolences


July 7th, 2025

For Kolton and the family. I am so sorry for your loss! Grandmas hold a special place in the heart! Chin up and smile. She will always be with you.
Tracy and Sonja Newberry
Petersburg, IN

July 7th, 2025

I am so sorry for all of Nancy's family. My sincere condolences to all of you, and especially my best friend all my life, Lynn. Linda Bean Windsor

July 7th, 2025

I’m so sorry for your loss. Sharon Stracker

July 7th, 2025

Thoughts and prayers for all of the family 🙏🏻

July 7th, 2025

So sorry to hear this. My condolences to the entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

July 7th, 2025

Love you guys! Jerry & Robin

July 7th, 2025

Brandon and the Abernathy family, I’m so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you all.
Karen Lamm

July 7th, 2025

Sorry for loss of family.I know she will be missed dearly.

July 7th, 2025

Sorry for your

July 7th, 2025

Sorry for your loss
Brenda Hamby

July 7th, 2025

So sorry for your loss!
Wayne Demott

July 7th, 2025

Thoughts and prayers!

July 7th, 2025

Thoughts and prayers🙏🏼Michelle(Chenoweth) Younce & Family

July 7th, 2025

To all the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Melanie Heaton

July 7th, 2025

So sorry for your loss, Steve and Janet Young

July 7th, 2025

Thinking of Nancy’s family during this difficult time. The Abernathy family was a very nice family, Nancy will be missed.
Prayers and hugs to all,
Bob & Susie Bucher family

July 7th, 2025

So sorry for the families loss. Larry and Lisa Bucher

July 7th, 2025

Thinking of all Nancy’s family. She was a great person. Prayers for all! Donna Horwedel

July 7th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers

July 7th, 2025

so sorry for your loss lynn and Greg! julie peak doherty

July 7th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy. Jay Waters

July 7th, 2025

So sorry to hear about your families loss. Nancy was a great lady. She will be missed.

July 7th, 2025

We are so sorry for your loss! Nancy was always friendly and kind when we lived there in TG! Rick and Kathy Heller and family

July 8th, 2025

So very sorry for your loss.
Pam Butler

July 8th, 2025

Lynn and Greg - so very sorry for your loss, my sincerest condolences. Jack Weese

July 8th, 2025

Thoughts and Prayers for Nancy’s family Gaylon and Brianna Malott

July 8th, 2025

Sincerest condolences to Nancy's family. May she rest in peaceful harmony with her Creator.

July 8th, 2025

Prayers to the family is a Great loss🙏🙏🙏

July 8th, 2025

Sorry for your loss,sending prayers and hugs for the families of Nancy.She was a great person and friend to everyone Randy & Brenda Vaughn

July 8th, 2025

So sorry for your loss!!!! She was such a nice lady who totally loved her family!!!❤️

July 8th, 2025

So sorry for your loss, Lynn and Greg LaRita Maloney

July 8th, 2025

Daphne, I so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Marsha Bolton

July 8th, 2025

So very sorry for your loss. Teresa Gooden

July 8th, 2025

Greg and Lynn , We are sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family’s. Ray and Kathy Goodell

July 8th, 2025

Im so very sorry. My thoughts are with you all. ❤️

July 8th, 2025

Im so very sorry. My thoughts are with you all ❤️
Nicole Carithers

July 8th, 2025

Our condolences to Nancy's family. Herb and Kathy Snowden

July 9th, 2025

I just learned of Nancy's passing. She was a dear friend. A lot of old memories.

July 9th, 2025

So sorry for your loss! Our deepest condolences to the family! Jim & Sandy Derry

July 9th, 2025

Greg and Lynn, so sorry to learn of Nancy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys and the entire family. Steve & Gloria Reynolds

July 10th, 2025

Sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. She was me and my brothers babysitter when we were little

July 10th, 2025

Randy and Sue Farr

July 10th, 2025

So so sorry for your loss 🕊️🕊️

July 12th, 2025

So sorry for your loss our thought and prayers for your entire family. Judy and Gina Tilton