June Jones Thompson, age 78 of Pinehurst, NC passed away in Southern Pines, on September 9, 2022. June was born in Cleveland, TN on July 23, 1944 to J.R. Jones and Helen Queen Jones.
June is survived by her husband, Rex Gordon Thompson Jr, daughters Lisa Scott (Scottie) of Whispering Pines, Nikki Powers (Matthew) of Southern Pines; grandchildren; Brittni, Jordan, Emory and Rowan; two great-grandchildren; brother, J.R. Jones of Salisbury, MD, Jackie Tilghman of Salisbury, MD, and Janice Morris of Pittsville, MD. June was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Jeannette Lilley and Judy Brown.
June was a loving caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed traveling, genealogy, and spending time with family most of all. She taught us kindness, gratefulness, gentleness, and sacrificial love for others. Over the years she volunteered for numerous organizations including; American Lung Association, American Red Cross and SPUMC Food Pantry. She was a member and past officer of the Alfred Moore Chapter of the DAR, Suzanna Wesley Women’s Circle and Southern Pines United Methodist Church.
A celebration of life will be held at Southern Pines United Methodist Church on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Tommy Sweeley officiating. The family will hold a private burial following the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care or Southern Pines United Methodist Church Food Pantry.
Online condolences may be left at: www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.
