It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Athlene Jernigan of Whiteville, North Carolina, born in Columbus, North Carolina, who passed away on September 25, 2023, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her mother Bertha Sasser Jernigan; and her siblings, Gracie Byrd and William Jernigan. She is survived by : her nephew Joseph Byrd (Melissa) of Nakina; and her siblings, Carolyn Fiegel (Bill) of Whiteville, Christine Lindsey of Stanton, VA., Joyce Hamm of Hickory, NC, Rosemary Cooke of Orange Park and Marshall Jernigan of Whiteville. She is also survived by 11 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McKenzie Mortuary