June Smith Cole

June Smith Cole left this world on Fathers Day, June 15, 2008 to meet her Heavenly Father and her earthly father Harve. She was surrounded by her loving family. In addition to her father, Harve J. Smith, June was preceded in death by her mother, Stella Cooksey Smith, her sister, Avanell Frisbey, her sister-in-law Edith Cole, and her dear niece, Vicki Frisbey.

June was born on April 22, 1921, in the small community of Poston in Athens County Ohio. She attended Athens City Schools and graduated in 1939. She continued her education at Ohio University and was employed for a time by the University.

June was a woman of great faith and integrity and a friend to many. Her love for her family was boundless. Family and friends alike were drawn to share with her because she listened to them. She was an encourager to many.

Traveling was something that June enjoyed and she was blessed to visit many places. If given the opportunity to reside there, June may have made England's' Cotswolds her second home. She traveled to many places both here and abroad, but the hills of Athens County and Nelsonville held her heart, for they were her home.

June Smith married Lowell Cole on November 30, 1940. They were happily married for 68-years. June met Lowell during the early years of World War II. While Lowell pursued his career as a high school coach, June reluctantly accepted the long hours involved. As time went on, she became his biggest fan and champion of all of his teams. In fact, she was disappointed when he left coaching to become a school administrator, but she quickly adjusted.

June is survived by her husband Lowell, her daughter and friend Sharon Stufflebean, and her much loved son-in-law Jerry Stufflebean. She was the devoted grandmother to Brian Cole Stufflebean Laura, Amy Elizabeth Fronek Mike. Christopher Allen Stufflebean Erika, Holly Rebecca Robinson Joe, Rosa Ester Stufflebean, Anna Katherine Stufflebean, Lauryn Rebecca Lee Stufflebean, and Victoria Grace Stufflebean. She was also the devoted great-grandmother to: Elysha Stufflebean, Aaron Stufflebean, Matthew Stufflebean, Rachel Stufflebean, Joseph Stufflebean, Hannah Stufflebean, Sydney Fronek, Tyler Fronek, Jacob Stufflebean, Mark Stufflebean, David Stufflebean, Lydia Stufflebean, Becca Robinson and Ryan Keeney. In addition June is survived by three special grand-nieces, Kassi Hartter, Rachel Patricia McMillion and Stephanie Roll, as well as two grand nephews Jonathan Frisbey and Joshua Frisbey.

Also surviving June are her beloved niece, Susan Hartter Alan, wonderful nephew Steve Frisbey Evelyn, dear niece, Sheryl McMillion Gary, special nephew, Tom Smith and Bruce Keeney Lisa who is loved as their son. Her brother, Albert Smith Joan, and sister-in-law, Wanda Bush Joe also survive her passing.

The Cole family wishes to thank Pastor Christopher Stufflebean, Pastor Jon Hanning, Pastor Denver Dodrill and Pastor Dave Cogar for their prayers and support during this time of grief.

If desired, flowers may be sent to Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St., Nelsonville or donations may be made to Layman's Home Missionary Movement, 1156 St. Matthews Rd., Chester Springs, PA 19425-2700.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at the Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St., Nelsonville. Interment will be at Athens Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 2 pm – 4 pm and 6 pm – 8 pm on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at the funeral Home.

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