Sharon Abernathy Stephenson

Mrs. Sharon Abernathy Stephenson, age 64, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Wednesday evening, February 5, 2025.

Sharon was born in Rockmart on July 31, 1960, a daughter of the late B.L. Abernathy and Linda Green Abernathy. She had lived all her life in Polk County and was a member of Piedmont Baptist Church. Sharon retired from Polk School District where she loved teaching children. She enjoyed traveling, taking cruises, going to the mountains and always enjoyed when she wound up on the beach. Sharon loved her family, especially her grandchildren, who had a special place in her heart.

In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by a nephew, Cody Stephenson.

Sharon is survived by her children, Brian (Leah) Stephenson, Elizabeth Stephenson, and Derek (Ashley) Stephenson; grandchildren, Landon, Presley, Ellis Kate, Bryanna, Cole, Clay, and Emma; two sisters, Barbara (David) Burnley, and Janie Abernathy; brother, Lee (Jimmy) Poteat; nieces and nephews, Ashley Morris, Melissa Strickland, Kayla McArthur, and John Stephenson.

Funeral services for Sharon will be held on Saturday afternoon, February 8, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Connor Hooper officiating. Brian Stephenson will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in Rockmart Memorial Gardens.

Sharon’s family will receive friends at Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home Friday evening, February 7, 2025, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Pallbearers will include John Paschal, John Dooley, Greg Hughes, Zach Richardson, Christopher Lemon, and Justin Carter. Honorary pallbearers will include Landon, Clay, and Cole.

In lieu of flowers, monetary donations may be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Sharon Abernathy Stephenson.