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Sharon Abernathy Stephenson

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Mrs. 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.


Bettie “Renee” Borders


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Mrs. Bettie “Renee” Borders

Mrs. Bettie “Renee” Borders, age 69, of Rockmart, GA passed away on Saturday morning, November 15, 2025.

Born on November 20, 1955, in Miami, Florida, Renee was the daughter of the late Javon Layman and the late Elizabeth Hooker Layman.

She made Rockmart her home for most of her life, where she devoted herself to caring for her family as a loving homemaker.

Renee found joy in cross-stitching and had an appreciation for all kinds of music. Above all, she cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren, who were the light of her life.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Kenneth Borders; her 2 daughters, Nancie Borders and Carrie (Paul) Rakestraw; her son, Kenneth Borders, II; her grandchildren, Ciera (Chase) Rayburn, Connor Brock, Cole Brock, Alec Brogdon, Bailey McDonald, Glenda (Adam) Brinkley, Julie Rakestraw, and Christopher Rakestraw; her great-grandchildren, Jayden Fontenot, Brelyn Pike, Kade Pike, C.J. Brock, Emmalyn Brock, Langston Owens, Kaydence Watson, Raia Rayburn, Colt Rayburn, Ryder Brinkley, Holden Brinkley, and Labron Jenkins, Jr.

Funeral services for Mrs. Borders will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm in the chapel of the Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Melton Moss officiating. Interment will follow in Rockmart Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2:00 pm until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will include Dustin Jeffery, Paul Rakestraw, Alec Brogdon, Chase Rayburn, Jayden Fontenot, and Jason Sanborn.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Bettie “Renee” Borders.

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