Kristie Averitt, amazing mother, grandmother and dear friend passed away peacefully with family by her side 2/10/25 in Granbury, Texas where she called home. Kristie was born April 7th, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio. Preceded by her mother Alvina Johnson, father Richard Johnson, and sister Lisa Johnson. Kristie is survived by her brother Richard (Rick) Johnson . Son Kris Abernathy and his wife Connie, children Zack, Gavin and Jack. Her son John Abernathy and wife Jacki, children Mason. Kristie will be dearly missed by many more family and friends. Kristie had a great love for horses as a child spending countless hours with her friend’s riding horse back and just being free. Kristie spent almost all of her working life as a registered nurse in one form or another. Kristie was an avid reader and an even bigger fan of baseball. The Texas Rangers were her team, and we are thankful she finally got to see them win a World Series. Kristie had many great lifelong friendships she spoke about often. She loved her family unconditionally, and cherished many great moments with her grandchildren. A celebration of Kristie’s life will be held at a later date for family and friends.
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Kristie was probably my best buddy when we were adolescents growing up in Ft Worth. We loved riding horses together, being Girl Scouts, going to camp, being active in the youth group at Ridglea Presbyterian Church and participating in every school talent show that ever came around.
She cared for many fortunate people during her nursing career. I heard her talk of how proud she was of her sons and grandsons. And she was also a good ‘mom’ to her 2 little dogs Gizmo and Edgar.
I will always cherish my memories of Kristie and will always miss her
Kristie and I lived in the same neighborhood from the time we were 8 or 9 years old through college. We rode our horses along Mary’s creek, all around our neighborhood and up on several adjacent ranches. It felt like we were totally wild and free. We carpooled in highschool and both attended TCU. I lost touch with Kristi after that and am so happy th learn she enjoyed such a fulfilling career and family. My sincere condolences