Family: Thomas Abernathy / Joyce Marie Harden Abernathy

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Marriage- Harden, Joyce-Abernathy, Thomas

Harden-Abernathy Wedding Held in Gage Park

Joyce Harden and Thomas Abernathy exchanged marriage vows on Saturday, May 26, 1979 in the Rose Garden, Gage Park at Topeka, Kansas.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Harden, Rossville. The groom is the son of Jessie Abernathy, Topeka.

Wearing an originally-designed gown of bridal satin and chiffon edged in ornamental lace, the bride was given in marriage by her father. She carried a cascade bouquet of peach colored roses, white daisies and baby’s breath.

Andrea Harden, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmatron was Michelle Crisler, sister of the bride. They wore peach floral print gowns and carried peach nosegays.

The groom wore a beige tuxedo with a rose boutonniere. Darrell Abernathy, brother of the groom, was best man. Groomsman was Neil Foster. The men wore beige colored tuxedos.

The bride’s mother wore a cerise chiffon dress with matching corsage.

Ruth Newsham and John Kratina were the vocalists and accompanist. The selections were: “Annie’s Song,” “Brian’s Song,” “If,” and “You Light Up My Life.” Attending the guest book was Debbie Richardson.

A reception followed the ceremony in the Harden home at Rossville.

Mrs. Abernathy is employed by Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center of Topeka. Mr. Abernathy is employed by Sentry Lumber of Topeka.

The couple is at home in the rural Rossville area.

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