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1922 - 2008
 June Barber Lowe, 85, of The Woodlands Retirement Community, Huntington, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 pm Saturday March 8, 2008 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, WV., by the Rev. Ralph Sager. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. When Dr. Will Neal delivered Anna Laura and J. B. Nobles baby, she weighed two pounds, fifteen ounces! Dr. Neal told her parents, Put her in a shoe box lined with cotton, and if she lives until morning, she may make it! And June Lowe has made it in fine style. June went through school at Johnston Elementary, Cammack Junior and Huntington High, where she met Jim Barber. As their romance blossomed, his parents grew concerned. One evening, he overheard his parents talking. In essence, they said their son was getting too close to the Noble girl, so as soon as he graduated from HHS, they were going to ship him off to college in Cincinnati. June and Jim had other ideas. Quietly, they eloped, were married, and kept it a secret for two months until he graduated. The marriage produced four children; Vicki Ann Smith, and her husband, Eddie, who live in Huntington, Sharon Kay DeEsch and the late David, in Greensboro, NC, Jim ( Jim Bob) Barber and his wife, Cathy, also in Greensboro, and Sallijim Struble and her husband, Keith of Venice, FL. As the years passed; 14 grandchildren followed, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. June and Jim spent over 35 years in Huntington, but after he suffered a heart attack, they moved to Florida for another quarter century. However Jim died in 1984. Three years later, she began keeping company with an Akron, Ohio native, who had lost his wife in Florida the year before. A year later, in 1988, June and Don Lowe were married, and in 2000, they moved to Huntington, and into Woodlands - where she lost Don in 2002. June has had an active and involved life. She was a Presbyterian elder in Florida, but a Methodist here in Huntington, (at Steele Memorial Methodist Church). Over the years she has been involved in many groups including Womens Club of Barboursville, Eastern Star, Rebecca Lodge, Hoe and Hope Garden Club, Surburban Mothers Club and she loved to play bridge or any card game until the wee hours of the morning. She enjoyed living everyday at the Woodlands, and she loved all of the residents and staff. She had a constant open-door policy for everyone, especially during the Christmas season (which for her, started in November and ran through March- with decorations everywhere!). Friends may call from 6-9 pm Friday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, WV. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. Memorial contributions may be made to the Steele Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 346, Barboursville, WV, 25504 or the charity of ones choice, in June s memory. |
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There are currently 29 condolences.
Peggy D'Avella
Wednesday March 26, 2008 at
1:28 AM
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To The Family June Lowe- My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. I didn't know her, but I a friend of Sharon Deesch. She spoke so much about her family,I feel I like I knew her. She must have been a wonderful lady. I wish I could have met her.
She is now at peace with the Lord.
My prayer are with you all.
Peggy D'Avella
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Tanya Wookey
Wednesday March 19, 2008 at
10:43 AM
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I cannot express all the wonderful (and funny) lifelong memories I have of being with the Barber's. Your mother is an Angel from God and will live on forever, which helps lift my heavy heart. Much love to you all. Wook.
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Anne Booten
Monday March 17, 2008 at
12:36 PM
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Jim Bob,
Just heard about your mother's passing and wanted to express my condolences. She was a wonderful person and I am sorry that she is gone. Tell the family that I am thinking about all of you.
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Lucinda Wallen
Saturday March 15, 2008 at
9:00 PM
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I was so sorry to hear about your mother's death.I loved your mother. I was just at Woodlands to visit my mother and it was really hard for me not to see her in the dining room looking beautiful, with a big smile on her face and a big hug for me. I called her my "other Woodlands momma". I could always confide in her when I would be having problems with my mother.She was a wonderful lady and I feel lucky to have known her.
Lucinda Wallen (Mae Deacon's daughter)
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John, Lora, & Amber Gabbard
Tuesday March 11, 2008 at
9:51 AM
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We were so sorry we couldn't make it to June's services this past weekend!! The blizzard conditions just did not allow us..Although our thoughts and prayers were with the family at this difficult time!! June was such a beautiful person both inside and out! We are so happy we got to be a part of her birthday party celebration last May, it was such a joy to watch her have such a good time! She even done the hokey pokey dance with a bad ankle and all! Her contagious smile and laughter will be missed by all!!
Love and Prayers, John, Lora and Amber
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PEGGY ROUSE
Monday March 10, 2008 at
5:57 PM
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To The Family
June Lowe was a member of PineCastle Chapter 321 OES. I will miss her litle notes to me. We all loved her very much.
May God bless the family.
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Jackie Herbert
jacqyh@cox.net
Monday March 10, 2008 at
10:29 AM
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Vicki, Sharon, Jim, Sally:
I was very saddened to hear about your Mom. I loved her very much. She will be greatly missed. I so enjoyed her sense of humor. She was alway looking at the light side of things.
Please except my deepest condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love to you all.
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Johnnie Birr
Saturday March 8, 2008 at
4:43 PM
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Vicki & Family,
Our Eastern Star Chapter, Pine Castle #321, was blessed to have had Sister June as a member. She was a very sweet and dear lady. My deepest sympathy to the family.
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Ronald and Eleanor Perry
elron53@aol.com
Saturday March 8, 2008 at
1:42 PM
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To June's family,
So sorry for your loss.We are sure she will be missed by all. We knew her, Jim and you children many years ago when we owned the Tower Grocery. They were regular customers of ours. It was a pleasure knowing them. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ronald and Eleanor Perry
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Mary C. Setzer
marycsetzer@aol.com
Saturday March 8, 2008 at
1:41 PM
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Dear Vickie and family, I just pulled up the Herald-Dispatch and saw the death of your beloved Mother. I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a joy to be around. I remember well the trips to the Greenbrier that she took with the Volunteers from St. Mary's. She was so full of life and such a positive and beautiful person.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Nancy Filbert
filbert3@earthlink.net
Saturday March 8, 2008 at
12:50 PM
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Dear Vicki: I was so very sorry to learn of your Mother's passing away. I know how close you two were. Try to think of all the good times you had with her and perhaps that will ease the pain a bit. Please know I'm thinking of you and praying for you.
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Jeanne Marlowe
Saturday March 8, 2008 at
12:35 PM
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Only a blizzard keeps me from being with you today. Aunt June will always be special to me, and she'd be the first to say stay home until the roads are safe.
Thank you so much for the wonderful birthday party last May.
Seeing the family play and dance together was wonderful.
Jeanne
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Ann Barabe
Saturday March 8, 2008 at
12:05 PM
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All of us in Winston-Salem are very sad to hear of June's passing. She has been such a wonderful friend to us when we visit Mother. Our love and prayers are with all of you. Ann,Deanne,Jeff,Alan,Bettina all the seven children!
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Doug and Joyce Ey
Saturday March 8, 2008 at
9:52 AM
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Sorry, that we will not be able to present at the celebration of June's wonderful life. She lived it to the fullest. I will always remember her at the "Queen". So stately and beautifully groomed. She will certainly be missed here at Woodlands. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this sad time.
Love, Doug and Joyce
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KIM WORKMAN
Saturday March 8, 2008 at
12:55 AM
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VICKI AND FAMILY,
I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JUNE SHE MEANT ALOT TO ME. I TELL YOU THERE WAS NEVER A SUNDAY I DIDN'T GET A HUG FROM HER.
LOVE YOU,
KIM
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Sunnette Kellam
sunnette@yahoo.com
Friday March 7, 2008 at
10:43 PM
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Vicki, Pam, and Andrew; My love and prayers are with you all at this time. May you find comfort in the love of God, friends, and family that surround you each day.
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Jim Mabe
JWMabe@bellsouth.net
Friday March 7, 2008 at
7:19 PM
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Vicki,
Your mother was such a lovely lady and was always so nice to us kids when we were in Miller School together. I know the wonderful memories of her will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. May God bless you.
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Marsha Herbert Knox and Family
mknox@cox.net
Friday March 7, 2008 at
5:08 PM
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Vicki, Sharon, Jim Bob, and Sallijim,
Vicki knows how much it meant to me to be able to spend time with your mother this past summer, she helped to bring some closure to the pain left in my heart loosing Mama last May,(as you said Vicki,my Mama was my best friend,too)so I know how empty it feels. We are family! I miss you all! I wish I could be there to hug you all! I have and will continue to keep you in my prayers. Your mother was so special and will surely be missed by us all. Feel free to send me a note when you find some time. I love you all!
Marsha
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Joyce and Paul Jordan
pljordanjr@aol.com
Friday March 7, 2008 at
4:48 PM
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Vicki and Eddie
Sure hate to hear about your mom, She always had a smile and a hardy hello for me when ever I met her. The obituary is so sweet and I can understand those two pulling that off. Keep God close to your heart and he will carry you through it all. Love you guys, PJ and Joyce.
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Mr. Randy Short
rlecs5@verizon.net
Friday March 7, 2008 at
4:41 PM
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God Bless each of the family members. May He comfort you during this time by allowing all to enjoy the many memories of Mrs. Lowe.
-Ridgelawn Memorial Park
Family Service Counselor
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Wanda and Roy Edwards
Friday March 7, 2008 at
11:03 AM
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Dear June,
We knew you for such a short time, actually since June 1, 2007, when we moved next door to you at Woodlands. After three months of dining and talking with you, we came to our home in Florida.
We quickly grew to admire you and to love you. We looked forward to seeing what color flower you would wear on your outfit each day.
You greeted everyone so amicably and warmly that you are leaving many friends who will miss you sorely. We wish to let your family know that many other people loved you also.
Wanda and Roy Edwards
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Shirley Ball
Friday March 7, 2008 at
10:59 AM
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Vicki and Family,
You had a wonderful mother/grandmother . The few times that I met her, she was a true joy to be around. I know where you , Vicki, get your wonderful personality. May God give you comfort as only He can during these days of difficulity that are ahead of you. Sending love and prayers your way.
Shirley Ball
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Julie
madchamp@aol.com
Friday March 7, 2008 at
10:45 AM
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Dear Vicki & Eddie,
I think you know my thoughts are with you at this time. I cannot tell you how this has affected me. Too many memories, too many memories. .
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Jeanne and Bill Fletcher
Friday March 7, 2008 at
10:44 AM
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Nicole Koren
Friday March 7, 2008 at
10:03 AM
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What a shining light! I only briefly new Mrs. Lowe, but I loved her. She was always so sweet and full of life, and I envied her great fashion sense! I will miss her!
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Terri J Hornbuckle
Friday March 7, 2008 at
9:06 AM
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I am so soory to hear of your loss. I remember stories that my mom and grandmother would tell of the Barber's. My mom was Joyce Chinn and my grandparents were Bub and Jody Chinn. Once again I am sorry to hear of your family's loss and you will be in my thoughts and prayers
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Marty & Lois Light
LM10n10@aol.com
Friday March 7, 2008 at
9:04 AM
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We have such fond memories of laughter and fun with June. What a fine family she was blessed with...and our love and prayers to each of you. CYH -- Marty & Lois
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Christine Jones
Friday March 7, 2008 at
9:02 AM
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Dear Pam & family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Your grandmother was a very sweet and classy lady. I always enjoyed seeing her at Woodland's when I was visiting Allene. May your family find comfort in your memories.
Christine, Jimmy, & Haley Jones
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Tissie Boyer
Tissie@cfl.rr.com
Friday March 7, 2008 at
7:09 AM
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I have so many wonderful memories being at the Barbers thru my high school days--when June Barber walked into a room you knew it--she was always upbeat and friendly--you all are so lucky to have had her for so much of your adult lives-Love you all--Vicky, Sharon, Jim, and Salli-take care,Love-- Tissie
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