Cover photo for Prescilla "Penny" E. Abernathy's Obituary
Prescilla "Penny" E. Abernathy Profile Photo
In Memory Of
Prescilla "Penny" E. Abernathy
1959 2025

Prescilla "Penny" E. Abernathy

August 14, 1959 — May 4, 2025

Prescilla E. "Penny" Abernathy, born on August 14, 1959, in Hemet, California, to Franklin and Jacqueline Raner, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. She is remembered not only for her dedication to her career in healthcare but also for the love and joy she brought to those around her. 

At the time of her illness, Penny was employed with Sunflower Medical Group, where she utilized her skills and compassion developed through her career in nursing. Her commitment to her patients and her profession reflected her dedication and deep care for the wellbeing of others. Penny had a wide array of interests, with a noted affection for dragonflies, symbols often associated with change and transformation, reflecting her insightful view on life. She also enjoyed traveling, visiting new restaurants, cooking, (authoring a cookbook), gardening,  and especially spending time with family.  

She lived fully and embraced the beauty of her surroundings, leaving a lasting impression on those fortunate enough to have known her.

In her family life, she is survived by her son, Shawn Cahill, and her brothers and sister, Tim Raner, Nathan Raner, Matthew Raner, and Ruth Raner. Each cherished the moments they shared with her and will carry her memory forward in their hearts.

A visitation honoring Penny will take place on May 9, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, followed by a funeral service at 10:30 AM at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, located at 14275 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, Kansas 66062.

As we gather to celebrate Penny's life, we invite all who knew her to share in the memories of a remarkable woman whose spirit will continue to inspire us.

To share a memory of Penny, or to leave a message for her family, visit the guestbook below.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Prescilla "Penny" E. Abernathy, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Upcoming Services

Visitation

Friday, May 9, 2025

9:30 - 10:30 am (Central time)

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home

14275 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 66062

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Service

Friday, May 9, 2025

Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home

14275 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 66062

Livestream

Click to watch

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 132

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree