June Stallings Shearin
December 4, 1927 ~ March 20, 2017
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ROCKY MOUNT - June Mabel Stallings Shearin, 89, passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side on Monday, March 20, 2017. She was born December 4, 1927 in Wilson County, daughter of the late Alva Randolph Stallings and Mabel Saunders Stallings. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Hugh Gaither Shearin, a son, Hugh Gaither Shearin Jr. and a brother, William Randolph Stallings.
June attended Rocky Mount Senior High School, a member of the class of 1946, but graduated with the class of 1945. She thoroughly enjoyed reunions with her classmates.
June lived in Rocky Mount most of her life. She was a successful businesswoman in a land of men, affiliated with several businesses including Stallings Oil Company/Zip Mart, Truck Stops of America and Super Flame Gas Company.
June was a dedicated and active member of several clubs and organizations of Rocky Mount, including The Business and Professional Women, the Pilot Club, the Garden Club and the Shrinettes. She had a special devotion to the Salvation Army and served on its board for over 20 years. She signed her family up every Thanksgiving to “man” the kettle and ring the bell.
June was a member of five bridge clubs, which she enjoyed until her last days. She was a basketball fan and fervent Tar Heel. June was charter member of Englewood Baptist Church and a current member of Lakeside Baptist Church. Her steadiness in life resulted from a quiet but trusting faith in her sovereign Lord.
June will be greatly missed by her loving family. She is survived by her two daughters Janet Shearin Bobbitt and her husband, Brad, June Shearin Brinn “Gaye” and her husband Ray, daughter-in-law, Nita Seyle Shearin Kline and her husband Rick. She also leaves ten grandchildren who cherish her memory; June Loraine OKeefe, Heather Bobbitt Warwick, Jennifer Shearin Coble, Walter Bradford Bobbitt Jr., Alyson Bobbitt Jamison, Joseph Stallings Brinn, Ashley Shearin Bragg, Hugh Timothy Brinn, Alexander Ray Brinn and Amanda Caroline Shearin, 15 great-grandchildren; her brother Alva Donald Stallings and his wife, Billie as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Dr. Doug Boyette and the staff of Hospice of Nash General Hospital for making her last days peaceful and for the compassion and care they gave to her and the family. The family is also particularly grateful to Dell Jones, Bernice McNeil and Tina Odom who cared tirelessly for “Ms. June” for many days and loved her as one of their own.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, March 23, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services.
A Celebration of Junes Life will be held on Friday, March 24, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, with Dr. Jody Wright officiating. Visitation will follow service in the Sugg Foyer of the Kinchloe Building.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 420 Paul Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 or Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and 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.
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Rick and I are so sorry about the passing of Mrs. Shearin. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We wish we could be there this weekend, unfortunately we cannot. We will be with you in spirit. Jan and Gaye, our prayers are with you. Love you, Rick and Jenny
Thank you, Mrs. Shearin, for raising two beautiful daughters who have been friends to me in the past. I will be in prayer for your family as I know you will be missed, but you are in no more pain and you are with your Lord right now! Much love to Gaye and Janheart
A wonderful women who shared her talents with many. A pace setter for women in the business world
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, especially my high school friend Gaye. I’m sorry for your loss. We are all losing a great generation.
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We were so lucky to have the Shearin’s as next door neighbors in the early 70’s. With two very young children June and Hugh helped us to began our life in Rocky Mount. We shared many new life experiences as our children grew. Our very able babysitter, Gaye, spent many hours at our house and both children remember her well and fondly. We wish to thank the Shearin children for sharing their Mother and Father and wish good lives to all. Joseph Smathers
Praying for your family during this sad time. I did not have the pleasure of knowing June, she sounds like an amazing woman. Thankful that through Super Flame Gas I have gotten to know her Son-In-Laws and grandson.
Dear Jan, Gaye, & Don & families, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I’m sure you don’t remember me but June & Hugh hired me right out of high school to work at Super Flame and she was so kind & smart. I appreciate all she taught me and for their kindness during my employment there until we moved to Kinston in 1965. Have thought of her often. I hope your good memories will help get you through your loss.
On behalf of my father, James F. King Jr. (deceased) and my mother Annie J. King I wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of June Shearin. Sincerely, Jim King
I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of June Stallings Shearin. The bible tells us we can gain comfort from God, especially during times of sorrow. We pray to our heavenly father for help to cope with the sorrow felt from the death of a loved one. By prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. Philippians 46 May you find comfort by relying on our heavenly father and learning more about the blessings of God’s kingdom. Local ministry volunteer