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1924
2017
June Etollia Rowell-Amesbury was born June 3, 1924 in Citronelle, Alabama to Gertrude Holloman-Rowell and James Edward Rowell. June was the first of seven children and the first grandchild of John Wesley and Inez Rowell.
June grew up in Citronelle and attended New Home Baptist Church where she gave her life to Christ as a young girl. June graduated from Citronelle High School and then moved to Mobile, Alabama and worked for the Corp. of Engineers as a clerk typist during WWII. While working at the Corp., she met a young man just home from the war name Robert (Bob) Earle Amesbury. The two began dating and sharing Bob's lunch (ham sandwiches and pound cake). Their relationship grew into a courtship of two years and they were married on November 20th, 1948. Soon they began their family of three children David (1952), Steven (1954), and Pam (1960).
They moved to Huntsville in 1965 and joined Hillwood Baptist Church. June taught Sunday school for years sang in the choir, active in WMU, and served with meals on wheels and much more. June was always busy serving family, friends, and the church. She was a wonderful cook and loved entertaining. June also enjoyed her flower gardens, camping, picnics and outings with her friends and family. June had a positive approach to everything in life! She was always doing good for others and never had herself in mind!
In 1981 when Bob retired they traveled much of the US and spent time together sightseeing, in this great country we live in. June loved "The Lord" and always put Christ first in her life. She and Bob were married 68 wonderful years! She was a loving wife and mother and friend to all who knew her and will truly be missed by all.
June is survived by husband, Robert (Bob) E. Amesbury; children, David G. Amesbury (Tammie), Steven E. Amesbury (Debbie), Pamela A. Clearman (Charles);grandchildren, Christopher R. Amesbury (Robin), Jason W. Amesbury (Crystal), Heath Amesbury, Jennifer L. Langford (Ben), Miranda N. Amesbury, Jessica E. Amesbury, Daniel S. Amesbury (Natalie), Dianna A. McDowell (Daniel), Angela A. Jernigan (Cyle), Chase E. English IV; great grandchildren, Sarah A. Wakefield (Alex), Hannah O. Amesbury, Noah D. Amesbury, Joshua K. Amesbury, ShayLynn Amesbury, Brooklyn E. Amesbury, Davis W. Amesbury, Chloe V. Jernigan, Haily Jernigan, Christian Jernigan, Catrina Jernigan, Vega Amesbury.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Hillwood Baptist Church, with the visitation at 1:00 p.m. Entombment will be at Valhalla Memory Gardens. Dr. Charles Freeman and Rev. David Blakeney officiating.
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May 8, 2017
John Blaha IV
I grew up knowing June as a kid across the street. I'm grateful for the memories and love that I have known from her. I always enjoyed seeing June when coming home, just so I could say hello and maybe even talk to her and Bob. I breaks my heart to hear of her passing. June will be greatly loved and missed.
May 6, 2017
Rita Love Riddell
My thoughts and prayers are with you Mr. Amesbury and family. Grateful that we were your neighbors for nearly 50 years. Thankful for the love Mrs.June Amesbury and you have shown my family. Love, Rita
May 5, 2017
Mary Ellen Rowell-Mears
Pam and family, want you to know your in my prayers!! I am sure she will be missed by all, but she is better than we for we know she is with Jesus.. Love Mary Ellen
May 5, 2017
Bretha Todd
June was a very special person, She was my Sunday School teacher for years at Hillwood Baptist Church. The family have our prayers. May God give you comfort in your time of sorrow.
May 5, 2017
Linda Rowell
What a precious woman, she will be missed, LOVE and prayers to all the family, much love......Linda Rowell
May 5, 2017
John Blaha III
I am honored to have known June for the past 30 years and humbled to have called her friend. June was one of the sweetest people I have known. I will remember her best for her warm front porch greetings, like she was just waiting for you to lift your spirits. Though I am sad at June's passing, I know she is celebrating in her new home getting her front porch ready to greet family and friends when they arrive. I will cherish my memory of her.
May 5, 2017
AW
I am so sorry for your loss. During this difficult time rely heavily on God and he will help you heal. Cherish your memories and may they bring a smile to your faces and comfort to your hearts.
May 5, 2017
Shannon Grauman-orban
We will miss Aunt June praying for her family- sent from Shannon Grauman (John Rowell' granddaughter) and Austin orban Alyssa orban and Alexis orban
May 5, 2017
To the Amesbury family. May the GOD of all comfort be with you in your time of needs. 2 Cor 3:1.
May 4, 2017
So sorry for you loss. Shelia Turner.
May 4, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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