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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