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Wilma Sellers Abernathy
Belmont, North Carolina
January 27, 1936 - July 5, 2025
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Wilma Sellers Abernathy Obituary
Belmont, North Carolina
Josie Wilma Sellers Abernathy, 89, of Belmont passed away July 5, 2025. She was born January 27, 1936 in Brunswick County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Evelyn Wescott Sellers.
Wilma retired from the Belmont Chamber of Commerce and continued working as a secretary at Cramerton First Baptist. She was a member of South Point Baptist Church and served as a choir member, WMU Director, and Sunday School Teacher. Wilma was active with Meels on Wheels and volunteered with hospice. She was an avid reader and enjoyed word searches. Wilma was a loving mother and grandmother.
Wilma is survived by her children, Tim Abernathy and wife, Teresa of Belmont, Tilda Abernathy Jones of Cramerton and Johnny Jones of Belmont; granddaughter, Kayla Abernathy; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Billy Hugh Abernathy; and sister, Faye Sellers Cobb.
The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until 1:45pm at South Point Baptist Church on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
A memorial service will follow at 2:00pm at the church with Rev. Mike Phillips officiating. Interment will be private in Evergreen - "A Quiet Place".
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to South Point Baptist Church, 124 Horsley Ave, Belmont, NC 28012.
Condolence messages may be sent online at mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Abernathy family.
To send flowers to the family of Wilma, please visit our floral store.
Belmont, North Carolina
Josie Wilma Sellers Abernathy, 89, of Belmont passed away July 5, 2025. She was born January 27, 1936 in Brunswick County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Evelyn Wescott Sellers.
Wilma retired from the Belmont Chamber of Commerce and continued working as a secretary at Cramerton First Baptist. She was a member of South Point Baptist Church and served as a choir member, WMU Director, and Sunday School Teacher. Wilma was active with Meels on Wheels and volunteered with hospice. She was an avid reader and enjoyed word searches. Wilma was a loving mother and grandmother.
Wilma is survived by her children, Tim Abernathy and wife, Teresa of Belmont, Tilda Abernathy Jones of Cramerton and Johnny Jones of Belmont; granddaughter, Kayla Abernathy; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Billy Hugh Abernathy; and sister, Faye Sellers Cobb.
The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until 1:45pm at South Point Baptist Church on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
A memorial service will follow at 2:00pm at the church with Rev. Mike Phillips officiating. Interment will be private in Evergreen - "A Quiet Place".
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to South Point Baptist Church, 124 Horsley Ave, Belmont, NC 28012.
Condolence messages may be sent online at mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Abernathy family.
To send flowers to the family of Wilma, please visit our floral store.