February 10, 2021

Christy Whorton

MORLEY, Mo. -- Christy Sue Whorton, daughter of the late Leeroy Winfer and Betty Ruth Oliver Abernathy, was born Jan. 7, 1957, in Cape Girardeau and departed this life Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in Morley at the age of 64 years. She worked as a certified nursing assistant at the Missouri Veterans Home for 17 years, until her retirement Jan. 31, 2021...

Christy Whorton

MORLEY, Mo. -- Christy Sue Whorton, daughter of the late Leeroy Winfer and Betty Ruth Oliver Abernathy, was born Jan. 7, 1957, in Cape Girardeau and departed this life Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in Morley at the age of 64 years.

She worked as a certified nursing assistant at the Missouri Veterans Home for 17 years, until her retirement Jan. 31, 2021.

She is survived by her son, Jamie (Heather) Abernathy of Morley; two brothers, Winfer Ray (Margaret) Abernathy of Oklahoma and Billy L. Abernathy of Morley; sister, Wanda L. (Jim) Lovel of Morley; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today!

There will be no services at this time.

Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolence may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.

Story Tags

Dec. 14

Dec. 14

Dec. 14

Dec. 14

Connect with the Southeast Missourian Newsroom:

For corrections to this story or other insights for the editor, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click here. To learn about the Southeast Missourian’s AI Policy, click here.