CONCORD - June Whitman Harris, age 62, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Born in Nash County, NC on November 22, 1958, she was the daughter of the late David and Anna Leigh Carpenter Whitman. She was also preceded in death by her nephew, Michael Whitman; her aunts, Ruth, Katie, Mavis, Betty Lou, Pearl, Maxine and Thelma; her uncles; Redman, Smiley, Alton and Payson.
June enjoyed cooking for family and friends. She loved singing and every kind of music. She found the most joy spending time with her daughter and grandchildren, they were the apple of her eye. Family was everything to June and she made sure they knew how much they meant to her. She was known for having to have everything match, clothes, earrings, nail polish all had to match. Late night talks and Slushie runs with her grandkids was a must for her. June was a member of Corinth Baptist Church, Nashville. June will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her.
June is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Connie of Concord; her grandchildren, Kiara Sanders and Tavian Bullock; her brother, Danny Whitman and his wife, Patricia, of Nashville; her nephew, Matthew Lawrence Whitman of Nashville; her niece, Rachel Vaughan and her husband, Chris, of Rocky Mount, her great- nieces, Riba and Allianna Vaughan; her aunts, Roselle Tyson, Rochelle Whitehead, Eleanor Howell, Inez Cooper; her uncles, Truman Carpenter and his wife, Myrtle, Raven Carpenter, Eugene Whitman; and many friends.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Kenneth Cobb officiating. A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to June's family, c/o Johnson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 8830, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
Visitation
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Saturday 5/29, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside.
Service
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Saturday 5/29, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Kenneth Cobb officiating.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Bruce and I are sorry to hear of June’s passing. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
My condolences and prayers to you and your family.
Sorry for your loss, Praying for the family may god strengthen you all through this difficult time .
To the family of June Harris, you all have my Prayers and Condolences in the loss of a sweet and kind lady. June will be missed by all she came in contact with. May she rest in peace..
In memory of June Whitman Harris, Evette Pittman-Moore lit a candle
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. I worked with June at Abbott for years.