Melissa “Micki” Abernathy Irvin, age 68, of Gainesville, entered rest Monday, December 12, 2022, with her family by her side.
Melissa was born November 29, 1954, in Gainesville to the late O.G., Jr.& Barbara Black Abernathy. She was a homemaker and was a member of Redwine United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by brother, Tommy Abernathy & Brother-in-law, Larry Waters.
Left to cherish precious memories, husband, Jerry Irvin; daughter, BreAnna (Scott) Brown; grandchildren, Carolynn, Aubree & Jonathan; brother Glenn (Cherry) Abernathy; sisters, Sherrie (Kerry) Kuhn & Teresa Waters; a number of nieces, nephews, other family and close family friends also survive.
Services honoring Melissa will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the Ward’s Funeral Home Chapel with her Pastor Bryan Smith officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to The Eagle Ranch, 5500 Union Church Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.
You may sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence at www.wardsfh.com. Ward’s Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Melissa Abernathy Irvin.
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