Casey Leann Abernathy, 38, of Cherryville, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Atrium Health - Pineville.

Casey was born on May 26, 1988, in Cleveland County. She was a graduate of Burns High School and attended Charity Baptist Church. Casey had a lifelong love for horses and was an accomplished barrel racer.

Casey is survived by her loving mother, Amanda Craig Royster of Cherryville; her father Todd Royster and wife Tammy; her beloved daughter, Cloie Bivens of Kings Mountain; her brother, Taylor Royster; her sister, Tori Younce and husband Ethan of Fallston; her nephew, Karson Younce; her niece, Kaisley Younce; and her biological father, David Abernathy; grandparents Toby and Catherine Craig of Vale, Richard Russ of Fallston. She is also survived by her loving aunts; Brandy Gibson and husband Brad, Teresa Mcvey and husband Greg, Cassandra Jessup and husband Gary; her uncle Kevin Craig and multiple cousins.

Casey is preceded in death by her grandmother Vicki Russ and grandfather Junior Royster.

"When you see the clouds, think of me. When the cool breeze touches you, know I am free, when you feel the sorrow of us being apart, know I am not lost; I am a part of your heart"

A memorial service to celebrate Casey's life will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeremy Mahaffey officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Cloie Bivens Education Fund, c/o Tori Younce, 126 Runnin R Trail, Shelby, NC 28150.

Online condolences may be made at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Fallston.