Sad News – Jerolyn Stallings Auton

Jerolyn Stallings Auton, age 82, of Hickory passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at her home. Jerolyn was born July 13, 1937 in Cleveland County to the late Clayton Vernon and Tallie Simmons Stallings. She was a member of Springs Road Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Robert “Hoot” Auton; sister, Janice McCaslin; 2 brothers, Donald and Bill Stallings and son-in-law, Donnie Parker.

She is survived by:

2 Daughters: Theresa Parker of Conover and Brenda Abernethy and husband Randy of Vale

2 Sons: Robert “Buster” Auton and wife Mary of Conover and Wayne Auton and wife Libby of Hickory

8 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren

3 Brothers: Jack Stallings and wife Frankie of FL, Larry Stallings and wife Nancy of Hickory, Harold Stallings and wife Nancy of Asheboro

2 Sisters-in-law: Virgie Stallings and Poneze Stallings

Brother-in-law: Thurman McCaslin

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Springs Road Baptist Church in Hickory with Pastor Jeffrey Brown officiating.

Burke Mortuary