Lela Mae (Hildebran) Abernathy

She was born in Burke County on February 28, 1936, to the late John James and Desolia Rogers Hildebran.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lee Abernathy.

She was a member of Royal Chapel Church of God.

She is survived by her daughter Yvonne Fennell of Hickory; son Randy Abernathy (Elaine) of Hickory; grandsons Alex Fennell of Hickory and his twin Ben Fennell (Samantha) of Concord, Matt Fennell of Conover and Stephen Abernathy of Hickory; granddaughters Hailey Deal (James) of Drexel and her twin Jessica Anderson (Cameron) of Lenoir; great grandchildren Josie Deal and twins Grayson and Harper Anderson; sisters Lorene Martin, and Janet Mull (Bill); brothers Harold Hildebran (Kay) and Wade Hildebran.

The family will receive friends Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Hickory Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held Monday, December 13, 2021 at 2:00pm at Royal Chapel Church of God with Reverend Carlton Davidson officiating.

Burial will follow in church cemetery.