Bernadine Abernathy

Bernadine Abernathy passed away peacefully July 16, 2025 in Midwest City. She was born January 9, 1941 in Okmulgee, Ok to Joseph and Ophelia LeBlanc. She was 10 of 12 children. She graduated from St. Anthony’s High School in 1959. After graduating, Bernie moved to Oklahoma City and eventually worked at what is now Old Republic Title Company for over 40 years. She also met Albert and married him May 23, 1964. They had 3 children and raised them in Midwest City. Bernie was a devout Catholic and long time parishioner of St Philip Neri Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister and proud member of The Golden Angels. Bernie loved spending time with family especially grandchildren.

 Bernie was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Joseph, Hubert, Ralph, Bernard, Francis, Agnes, Walter, Vincent and Martin. She is survived by husband Albert, children Anthony and wife Sally and son Ashton; Stephanie Abernathy and sons Blaine Elder, and Gage Elder; and Stephen and wife Sheril and daughters McKaena and Jaely. Also, her sister JoAnn Irwin, brother Raymond and great grandson Tyson Elder.

 Visitation will be held Monday July 21, 2025 at 5pm at St Philip Neri Catholic Church 1107 Felix Pl Midwest City followed by a prayer service at 6:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday July 22, 2025 at 10:30am also at St Philip Neri. Interment will follow at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery in Oklahoma City.