Jane Abernathy Robinson, 85, was a daughter to the late August Luther Abernathy and Ella Edna Sherrill Abernathy. She was predeceased by her sisters, Margie Garrison, Virginia Abernathy, and Annie Mae Abernathy; brothers, Luther Abernathy, Austin Abernathy, Wade Abernathy, Bill Abernathy, and Hugh Abernathy.
Jane was a native of Gaston County, raised in a farming family with deep family values. The then Jane Abernathy was very proud of her family and the church she grew up in. Her grandfather's picture is in the First Presbyterian Church Founders Hall acknowledging the founding members of the church. Growing up in rural America during a tough time strengthened Jane as a person with great values that served others with the best of grace. Married to Johnny Robinson on March 1, 1947, the two now married for 67 years, have lead a godly life setting a great example for their children, grandchildren, family and friends. The family values have extended through her family and home with Johnny. She was a homemaker, loved to sew and can vegetables and substitute teacher. While living in Greensboro, Jane was active in the Jamestown Presbyterian Church and worked as a seamstress and substitute teacher with Guilford County Schools. After moving to Lake Norman at Denver, NC, Jane was a member of the Unity Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon in the church. Moving back to Stanley in 1985, they began active membership again at the First Presbyterian Church in Stanley. Over the years, Jane served the church as President of the Women of the Church, Sunday School Teacher, and active in other areas of the church. Jane also volunteered her time over a 21 year period and took great pride in the East Lincoln Christian Ministries
Interment in Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery.
Woodlawn Funeral Home is serving the Robinson family.

Published in Gaston Gazette on July 4, 2014