ROCKY MOUNT - Mildred "June" Gibbons Lumley Galaites, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Born in Santa Barbara County, CA on April 27, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Layfette Gibbons and Bertha Harris Gibbons. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Royce Lumley; her son, Royce Wayne Lumley; her daughter, Rhonda June Lumley; her brothers, Joseph "Buck" Loy Gibbons, Bobby Gibbons, Midge Gibbons, and Hershal Gibbons; and her sister, Molee Gibbons.
June is survived by her husband, Eugene Junior Galaites; her sons, Roy Lee Lumley and his wife, Peggy, of Elm City and Randy Harold Lumley of Rocky Mount; her daughter, Sonya Lumley Riggs and husband, Dale, of Rocky Mount; her grandchildren, Bryan Best, Bailey Harris (Dale), Erica Lumley (Taylor), Valerie Lumley, Shannon Adams (John), Tyler Lumley (Stevie), Cody Riggs, Sarah Lumley, Luke Lumley, Savannah Lumley, and Ava Lumley; her great-grandchildren, Amiaya Barnes, Gavin Harris, Jayden Adams, Kynlie Harris, and Makenna Adams; and her sister, Carolyn Ann Gibbons of Rocky Mount.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Burial will follow the service at Forest Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, October 23, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 10/23, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, October 23, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 10/24, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Joe Price officiating.
Cemetery
Forest Hill Cemetery
350 North 1st Street, Ext.
Nashville, NC 27856
Saturday 10/24, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to all of you. We are so very sorry for your loss. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry to hear about June! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family! 🙏🏻❤️
So very sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and peace.
In memory of Mildred June Gibbons Lumley Galaites, Larry and Kitty Powell lit a candle
We are saddened by June’s passing. We loved her very much. We had some good times with her and Royce. Our prayers are with all of the family ❤️🙏
Eugene Butch Please accept my heartfelt condolences. We share in your sadness as you remember June. I wish you peace and comfort during this heartbreaking time. Fondly, Stacia
Dad, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved June. I pray for comfort and healing during this difficult time.
My condolences to all the Lumley family..
Sorry for your loss. I know she will joining Granny, papa, and Royce starting their own Bowling Tournament..
Randy & Ms. Sonya, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your mama. May peace be with you in your time of loss and sorrow. May the reflection of good times shared fill your soul with comfort and peace. Sincerely, Mike Adams
In memory of Mildred June Gibbons Lumley Galaites, Carolyn Whitehead lit a candle
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. May God sustain you during this difficult time. Love and Prayers, Gayle and Amos Phillips