Mrs. Susan Joan Abernathy (nee: Kueneke), 75, of Innsbrook, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Susan was born on February 1, 1945, in Tampa Florida., to John and Lucille (nee: Spieckerman) Kueneke.
Susan was married to Jerry Brooks Abernathy on March 22, 1975. They spent 39 wonderful years together before his passing in 2014. She and Jerry loved to travel and had traveled the world together. Susan taught in the St. Louis Public Schools for over 25 years. Her children and grandchildren meant the world to her and were her everything. One of her favorite trips was taking her family to Disney World in 2018. Susan enjoyed living in the Innsbrook community and was very involved with many activities there, including; the Garden Club, Purple Hat Club, Bunco, Bible Study, and the Innsbrook Institute.
Susan Abernathy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry; her parents John and Lucille. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey Abernathy and wife Lisa and Rebecca Hallan and husband Dominique; four grandchildren, Samantha, Johnathan, Elijah, and Ezra; three siblings, John Kueneke and wife Sharon, Janet Agrusa and husband Nicholas, and David Kueneke; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
A visitation for Mrs. Susan Abernathy was held on Monday, March 16, 2020, At Martin Funeral Home, Warrenton, from 9-10 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial immediately followed at 10 a.m., at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A committal service followed at the New Saint Marcus Cemetery, in Afton. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations are preferred to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation, c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main Street, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net.
The family was served by Martin Funeral Home, Warrenton.
