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Rosie Lee Pope Abernathy

06/14/1939 - 11/14/2025

Obituary For Rosie Lee Pope Abernathy

Mrs. Rosie Lee Pope Abernathy, 86, of Mt. Holly, North Carolina was born June 14, 1939 in Gaston County, North Carolina and departed this life on Friday, November 14, 2025 at her home.

Arrangements Are As Follows:

VISITATION: The family will receive friends at Macedonia Baptist Church on Friday, November 21, 2025 from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M.

PLACE OF FUNERAL: Macedonia Baptist Church, 1951 Stanley Lucia Road, Mt. Holly, NC 28120

DATE & TIME: Saturday, November 22, 2025 @ 1:00 P.M.

VISITATION/LIE IN STATE: At the church on Saturday from 12 Noon until 1:00 P.M.

INTERMENT: Church Cemetery


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You were such a wealthy little lady here on earth. You gave million dollar smiles, laughs, hugs, advice and so much more. For all that you've given through the years, your homegoing was just what we expected. Myself and this family will sorely miss you. Rest in the beauty of the Kingdom. Love you forevermore.

Don

My sincerest condolences to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Vickie Pope

What a lovely woman of God. Always the same every time you were lucky enough to encounter her. Take your rest Rosa Lee

Hazel Rozzelle Grier

My deepest condolences on the passing of Ms. Rosie Lee. She was an amazing woman, and it was a privilege to know her. Praying for strength and comfort during this difficult time. Alyssa Sanders Poage

Alyssa

Sending my prayers and deepest condolences to the family.

Cynthia Reeves

To the family I am so sorry for the passing of Ms. Rosie she was such a Sweetheart and Precious person. I had the pleasure of meeting her years ago as she was very FAITHFUL for coming to Stanley Total Living Center spoiling the residents as well as the staff. She was so loved by all. We always enjoyed when she and the others would come for the Christmas Caroling on the halls. We Love you Miss Rosie and will never forget you. May you Rest in Peace. Definitely sending Prayers to the family.

Cherry Davis-Adams, Social Worker

Cherry (Davis) Adams

RosaLee You are the Sweetest ever Im truly gonna miss you πŸ˜” 😒 Words can't explain. You will forever stay in my Heart ❀️ Im gonna miss you πŸ˜” πŸ’” BITT

Etta L Rainer (Bitt)

I'm truly going to miss you, Ma Rosie Lee. Missing you asking about Mann and Rodney. Miss you for caring when I thought no did. May you Sleep In Peace ✌️. Condolences to the family, with much love ❣️

Amanda Hamilton

We deeply saddened by the Passing of Ms Rosie Lee. We are praying for all of the family and friends πŸ’“

mizhat3111@yahoo.com

May your memories live forever within your hearts and bring comfort and peace. Blessings and peace for the days to come.

Lisa Michelle Simpson

An amazing woman of God, who constantly shared love and wisdom to all she met. So many of her words to us was powerful and encouraging. Our love and prayers are with you all.

Carey & Renee Digsby

This candle light will represent Ms. Rosie Lee's spirit as it shines and is ignited in the family forever ♾️.

Lynette McCorkle-Turner

"The grief is never ending, but so is the love." β€”Unknown

We love you Mrs. Rosie Lee !

Kelsey Smart & Family

We want to offer our condolences to the family and will certainly miss Rosa Lee. It was always a joy to come home to NC and visit her and the rest of the family. She always showed us the great NC hospitality. We will miss her. Rest well in heaven cousin.

John and Gloria Pope

To the Pope and Abernathy family sending my condolence to the family so sorry for your loss your mom was not just your mom. She was everybody's mom. She will always be remembered. You couldn't have met a beautiful soul like Mrs Rosalee she took care of everyone and she loved everybody. She would truly be missed and I'll say hang out in their family because she taught you guys a lot and you are an amazing family. Just remember the good times that you guys had together. love you all K Roseboro.

Kaye Roseboro

To the Pope and Abernathy family Ms. Abernathy was a pillar of our church she would always get the job done no problem, kind hearted, sweet spirit, loving there so many words to say about this women of God so many memories. We send our love to you family.

ngela62@hotmail.com

We're so very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Rosa Lee will truly be missed. She will always be remembered on our hearts. Thank you gor sharing her with us. We love yall and will continue to pray for each of youπŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•

Charles and Tammy Harbison

Sending my Condolences to the Family

Damien Williams

Sending my condolences to momma Rosalies family I will miss her so much, her kindness ,her strength to keep moving until god called her home. Get your rest i love you.

Coot

Take your rest Mrs Rosie Lee you gave your best. I enjoyed sharing life lessons with you and your beautiful family. Sleep in heavenly peace.

Billie Faye Luckey

Life is truly about living and learning. Many things I've listened and learned from you granny Rosie. Thank you always being so amazing and allowing me to be part of the family. To the Abernathy family, you all are forever in my thoughts, prayers and love.

Tavarus H

Our condolence to the family. Mrs. Rosie Lee was beautiful woman inside and out, always loving and caring. She will be greatly missed by so many of the hearts she touched. Love, John Avery and Jeannine Sherrill "Sissy"

Jeannine and John Sherrill "Sissy "

My condolences to the family and I'm really gone miss you Mama Rosie Lee Gone but never gone be forgotten Love you family

Lorielle Rendleman

When God says your room is ready, we rejoice in the peace and happiness we're going home to! We'll miss Ms. Rosie so much! Our hearts are heavy and our eyes are filled with tears, but we know Ms. Rosie is rejoicing and celebrating with her loved ones in heaven! Until we meet again, we'll hold you in our hearts!

Sharon Hubbard

My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.

Tonya Ross

You know when someone has impacted your life greatly when you feel their loss deep in your heart. Although I cry, I also smile. Boosie, Nina, Bren & Mussie, thank you for sharing your wonderful, beautiful mother with me. She was a bonus mom to me for sure. I feel like I spent more time at your house growing up then I did at my own & she would always introduce me as another daughter when talking to friends while I was there. I knew I was one of the family when I not only got hugs and kisses, but also when I was given chores and even corrected. That's love. The mall trips, getting ready for church, dinner, and family functions all flood my memory & I'm blessed to have them. I'll miss hearing your voice when I would surprise you & call just to say "heyy mama, I love you!" and I'd hear you holler my name and tell me "I love you baby, where you at!" It's been a few years since I last called you, but I know you loved me & you knew I loved you. Lord thank you, for Mama Abernathy, and thank you that she loves you, because now her soul rests and heaven is her home. I love you & we'll see you in paradise. β™₯οΈπŸ•ŠοΈ

ShaKeena

Love Prayers to the Family. Rosie Lee will be greatly missed. I had the pleasure of working with her when we had the youth choir at Macedonia

Sandra Brooks

I will truly miss you. You were the next best thing to a "granny" in my life. Your presence brought so much joy and you loved with all your heart, definitely felt by all. I know Heaven is alot sweeter with you. Rest well and may you be at peace. Sure will miss you. Love you.

Shelby Luckey Rozzell

With deepest sympathy. We are thinking of you and love you all very much.

Rusty&Pam Johnson

Our PRAYERS will be with the Abernathy Family during this difficult time

Thomas and Selina Davie

To The Family of Rosa Lee, Sorry for the lost of your loved one praying that God will sustain you during this time of lost, she will truly be missed and was greatly loved, may God comfort your hearts as only he can now and the coming days let his peace that passes all understanding ease your hearts! Peace and Blessings.

Pearlee(Tynee)Johnson

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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