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Juanita Abernathy Obituary

Juanita Abernathy was one of the last remaining civil rights leaders who were there at the beginning of the modern Civil Rights Movement. The wife of civil rights giant Rev. Ralph Abernathy, she was actively involved in the movement, especially as the Montgomery Bus Boycott lit a spark that brought nationwide attention to the civil rights struggle.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 13, 2019.

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CHARLES SADLER

January 14, 2024

I WENT TO PUBLIC SCHOOL AND TRANSPORTATION THROUGH THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT. GOD BLESS.

September 30, 2020

God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's..My heartfelt condolences to the family's

November 28, 2019

My deepest sympathy on your loss and may God comfort you during this difficult time.

New York

November 17, 2019

May the God of all comfort,comforts the family in this difficult time

MARY TURNER-GOODING

October 23, 2019

RIH. THANKS FOR UR SERVICES!!!! Well Done thy Good and Faithful Servent. Rest Well

VH

October 19, 2019

Mrs Abernathy and her husband made great accomplishments in the Civil Rights movement and are to be commended. The children and family should be very proud. I offer the family my condolences.

October 2, 2019

God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the Family's...My condolences...

Bernice Varnado-Norman

September 22, 2019

Thank you for being a woman of character and your march for the civil rights struggle. Your earthly works was done until the Lord. May God strengthen your family during this time of sorrows.

Sherrill Marcus

September 20, 2019

God's will has been done. Rest in Heaven.

Brenda Sullivan

September 20, 2019

With Deepest Sympathy to the Family

Fran Parker

September 20, 2019

Thanks for making history and telling" herstory" in an inspiring, truthful way.
Condolences to the family

September 19, 2019

My condolences to the family. Ms. Abernathy fought To let everyone understand that God is not partial, but in every nation the man who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him

Kevin Joseph

September 19, 2019

Eternal rest granted unto the soul of Mrs. Abernathy . Thank you for sharing your life with America, because of you I am able to walk the streets of America, as a proud educated black male. Abernathy Family you are in my thoughts and prayers. God will take care of your family, just like he took care of your Mother all these years. RIP Mother Abernathy

Valenda Newell

September 18, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Brenda Williams

September 18, 2019

Ms. Abernathy and her husband worked hard to help all people know and respect how God feels about all of us. He is not partial, but in every nation the man who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. Ms. Abernathy's whole life was based upon that basic Bible principle. We are all so thankful for all her work!

September 18, 2019

To The Abernathy Family: "For None Of Us Lives To Himself,And No Man Dies To Himself. For If We Live, We Live To The Lord, And If We Die, We Die To The Lord. Whether We Live, Therefore, Or Die, We Are The Lord's." --Romans 14:7-8; Sincere Empathy, Sympathy, And Love, The White Family, New Port Richey, FL

Arlene Canty

September 18, 2019

Thank you for paving the way today. As we keep on fight for our rights.

Hope

September 17, 2019

Take your rest woman of the most High God you sure earned it. Thank you for your service in helping shape and form a more perfect union. We still have a ways to go. But, one day we will truly overcome.

Charles Lawrence

September 17, 2019

How Awesome as a kid to be in the presence of Mrs. Abernathy as a young kid during the 70's at West Hunter Street Baptist Church. She was an Awesome example of Devotion, Compassion, Faith and Love that not only touch her immediate and Church Family but many others around the World. So Thankful to have known her . MY Condolences to Juandalyn , Donzaleigh and Kwame...

September 17, 2019

Our sincere condolences to the Abernathy family. May the God of all comfort provide you all the strength to cope with your loss

Beverly Roan

September 17, 2019

Another Pioneer gone to her heavenly rest RIP Mrs.Abernathy

Lee

September 17, 2019

My condolences go out to the Abernathy family on the death of Juanita. She will be missed by many.

Dee Marshall

September 16, 2019

Thank you for your civil rights service to our country and it is iconic that your transition took place during 400 years of Perseverance of African Americans in America -

September 16, 2019

My condolences to the family. She and her husband was well known for their activity in the actual beginning of civil rights. May the God of Comfort be with the family during this difficult time.

Roderick Casey

September 16, 2019

Thank you Mother Abernathy for your part in opening the doors to fairness , dignity, equal rights and prosperity for the poor and people of color.
Job well done!
May you rest in peace until next time.

Lynn Brown

September 16, 2019

Rest well, Mrs. Abernathy! Rest well!

Rita Brinkley

September 16, 2019

Mrs. Abernathy, may you rest in the arms of our
Savior; may God give comfort to the family in your time of bereavement.

Debbie Richerson

September 16, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Abernathy's passing. We can say that she lived a full and meaningful life, as she participated in the Civil Rights Movement. I pray her family will be blessed with the strength needed as they celebrate her life and legacies. May GOD continue to bless you all.

Susan Stevenson

September 15, 2019

Rest In Peace. I'm praying for family and friends. You were an Angel on Earth.

Alderman Clarence Scutter

September 15, 2019

Another link in the Civil Rights Movement chain has been broken.
Our young people should study the struggle of the movement.
Our deepest to the family and may God strengthen you.

Connie Emerson

September 15, 2019

Sending my Heartfelt Condolences to the Family..Thank you Mrs. Juanita for your courage to help us live better..The fight will continue as you take your rest in Heaven.

Gerry Rago Carpenter

September 14, 2019

An amazing leader and role model and mother. My love to your family.
Dear one, Donz....love you.
Gerry Rago Carpenter

September 14, 2019

Our condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to the family. May the God of tender mercies and all comfort be with you all during this most difficult time. Please know that our Heavenly Father feels your pain and will grant you all an abundance of love, peace and comfort. Your beautiful Mother left a wonderful legacy through her works, touching the lives of so many people!



MM, Jackson Mississippi

September 14, 2019

With sincerest condolences to the Abernathy family. May God comfort you. And may your sadness soon be replaced with the many fond memories of good times shared.

September 14, 2019

The life you lived truly had spoken for you ,May your soul find rest beyond the river. My heartfielt prayers and deepest sympathies are extended.

Artis

NorveLa "SonShine" FLuddrice & Children......WaKeane A. Rice, Denim Rice,

September 14, 2019

HearTfeLt Condolences & SympaThy is sent your way.......in the loss of your....s-hero- lady of civilrights.... continue to prAy as this lighTed candLe is senT your way.......god's bLessing be sTored upon all her famiLy members, loVe-one's & fRiends........ keepchangecoming......thegloRyis-2-god......

BRY

September 14, 2019

Sincere condolences to the family, May you be comforted with Gods holy sprit and his word comfort as you cope with your dear loss.

September 14, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Abernathy family, so sorry for your loss, truly a wonderful person that will be missed..

C M

September 14, 2019

Rest In Heaven Miss Juan!

Kathleen Collins

September 13, 2019

Ms. Abernathy was a brave soldier and lived to tell the story so many years afterwards. May God give you the family strength to continue to remember her legacy. RIP Ms. Abernathy

September 13, 2019

She and her husband were on the front lines during the civil rights movement and have left their footprints in our hearts. May Juanita Rest In Peace and may her family find comfort in the memories of her wonderful life.

September 13, 2019

ADELAIDE SOLOMON-JORDAN

September 13, 2019

To her family,
She was a great woman, and an incredible friend, with an honesty and devotion you know best. Her place in the history of our country may be quietly written, but it is foundational in importance. She was unique in both her empathy for all mankind and acceptance of life's reality. I treasure the time we had together as an unmatched gift of friendship. Hold tight to the lessons of her life, There can be no greater gift than her love for each of you. My deepest sympathy.

DOC

September 13, 2019

Rest well great civil rights heroine.

Bobby

September 13, 2019

I remember the movement for civil rights how hard it was to receive rights for all. So sorry to hear of your loss may all be comforted by your fondest memories of her life.

Glen James Hausfeld

September 13, 2019

Peace.
From Minneapoli, MN.

Glen James Hausfeld

September 13, 2019

Peace.

Cheryl WalkerHeight

September 13, 2019

Rest in Peace Pioneer. My mother was right there with you. May you see her now in heaven.

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