Lucille Cross Abernathy

Mrs. Lucille Cross Abernathy passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at her home. Lucille was a lifelong resident of Clay County and a member of Martin Hill Baptist Church. She was a loving wife and mother who was always ready to help others. She was an excellent cook and loved caring for her family. She also was an animal lover, especially her dogs.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, William Thomas Cross and Pearl Garrett Cross and her sister, Helen Maney.

Survivors include her husband, Henry Abernathy of Hayesville; son, William Craig Nicholson of Cartersville, GA; daughter, Subrina Abernathy of Hiawassee, GA; Sister, Bertha McCray of Hayesville, NC; sister, Shirley Clemons of Murphy, NC; brother, Terry Cross of Hayesville; sister, Mayme Cross of Hayesville; brother, Jessie Cross of Alpharetta, GA; brother, Ted Cross of Hayesville; and Michael Anthony Cross of Hayesville.

Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy with Rev. Aud Brown officiating. Music will be provided by Teresa Gay and bagpipes will be played by Stephen Thrasher. The family will meet with friends from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home before the service begins.

Flowers are gratefully accepted by the family, however, if you wish, the family suggests that donations may be made to the St. Jude's Childrens Hospital.

Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy in charge of arrangements.