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June F. Yancey

june yancey

March 11, 1936 ~ April 30, 2023

Born in: Waelder, Texas
Resided in: San Antonio, Texas

Surrounded by her loved ones, June Franklin Yancey passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Eighty-seven years ago, Kyle Hunt drove a horse and buggy down the dirt roads of Waelder, Texas, and returned home with the midwife. June Gloria Hunt was born to Ardessa and Kyle Hunt on that day, March 11, 1936.

At a very early age, June accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at the jewel in the heart of the Armstrong Colony in Waelder, Mt. Olive Baptist Church. June and her sisters were taught to play the piano by their mother, Ardessa, who was Mt. Olive’s pianist.

She met her future love and husband at Mt. Olive and, in her beautiful wedding dress, was united in holy matrimony to Elmo Norman Franklin Jr.

June deeply loved and held precious all of her family. At Elmo’s passing, she became her family’s strength and backbone, firmly holding her family together while raising her four children, Porchanee, Garry, Debra, and Vickie, as a single mom.

She later found love again, marrying Master Sgt. Cecil Yancey Sr., USAF Ret. (deceased). They spent many wonderful and happy years together.

Throughout her life, June made serving God a priority in her life and her family’s lives. As a member of St. Stephens Baptist Church, she played piano at BTU and some evening services, was Church Clerk and on the Usher Board. Later, she was also a faithful Usher Board member of Mount Zion First Baptist Church and The Exciting West End Baptist Church.

June excelled at community service as the President of Ralph Bunche High School Alumni for several years, presiding over the naming of the “Ralph Bunche Street” in Waelder. She also enjoyed playing the piano, ceramics, and participating in a Kelly AFB bowling league. June was also a civil servant and retired in 2000 after 32 years of federal service at Kelly Air Force Base.

June is preceded in death by her parents, Ardessa and Kyle Hunt, her siblings Ocie Mae Hunt, Alexander Hunt, Ruth Ella Smith, and Zelma Grace Hargrove, her grandson, Jonathan Franklin, and her son-in-law, Clifford J Latham.

She is survived by her children, Garry Franklin (Charlyne), Porchanee Schoninger (Horst), Vickie Latham and Debra Johnson; her siblings Olivia Ussery and Franklin Hunt; her grandchildren Gloria Snapp (Darryl), Christopher Nealy, Hermann Randall III (Shannette), Garry Franklin Jr., Jason Franklin, Destiny Franklin, Clifford A. Latham (Roni), Thomas Latham (Evelyn), and Brandon Latham (Rachel); her great grandchildren Cameron Snapp, Ardessa Nealy, Alexandria Nealy, Aaron Hickman, Kyland Randall, Braylon Randall, Nyomi Franklin, Quinn Thornton, Ivy Franklin, Aiden Childs, Zaiden Wilson, Aleah Kauvaka, Theodore Kauvaka and namesake Maya June Latham; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services

Visitation: May 17, 2023 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Room: Chapel

MeadowLawn Funeral Home
5611 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX United States

78220
www.meadowlawnmemorialpark.com

Funeral Service: May 18, 2023 11:30 am

The Exciting West End Baptist Church
925 Culebra Ave.
San Antonio, TX United States

78201

Cemetery: May 18, 2023 2:00 pm

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd.
San Antonio, TX United States

78209

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  1. I am just devastated at this news!! June and I shared fond memories of our growing up days in Armstrong Colony and at Mt. Olive Baptist Church rural Waelder Tx where she met her first husband, Rev. E. N. Franklin’s son, if my memory is correct. 😘. We kept in touch throughout the years for the Ralph Bunche High School Reunions, staying at a hotel in Gonzales and traveling around the same time in order to follow each other at night back to the hotel. She loved her roots! We always looked forward to Mt. Olive’s Church Anniversary & Homecoming every first Sunday in August so we could see each other and many other family and friends. We kept in touch by telephone calls and I can remember that she didn’t like long conversations.😘. I will miss our communications. I always made her chuckle by telling her that I was going to steal her sweet son, Gary.😄. Ecclesiastes 3:1 & 2 says there is a time and place for everything; a time to be born and a time to die. It was June’s time. God would not have allowed it to happen if it wasn’t. We must all pray for our comfort, peace, and strength.🛐🛐🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️✝️

    • Cousin Eva,
      Thank you for sharing these wonderful memories. Mom spoke fondly of you often.
      Vickie🌹

  2. CandleImageVerdis Hensley, peer and friend of Gloria Snapp. My condolences in the loss of your beloved grandmother.

  3. CandleImageWe remember coming into West End Baptist church on Sunday morning. Sis Yancey was on her post at the door in her usher uniform; greeting everyone with a beautiful smile! She was devoted to her God. Sis Yancey’s smile was contagious. She was a Christian, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, & friend.

    Porsche & Family,

    Your mother was a beautiful soul who will be remembered forever. May her memories be a blessing and may she rest in peace. May memories of your mother bring comfort and solace during this time. Praying for brighter days ahead.

    “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:14

    With deepest Sympathy.

    Bro Cliff & Iva Rochelle Robertson

  4. CandleImageI adored this beautiful woman of God – my condolences to all of us whom were blessed to have crossed her journey in life on earth. Rest well Sis. Yancey, rest well…

    Sis. Wanda Devers
    Widow, Rev. Dr. A.B. Devers, I

  5. CandleImageIn due season let go of your grief. God never sends a burden to weight us down without sending his arm to lift us up… Be lifted up in Psalm 121.
    Bro. Garry, Sis. Porchanee and remaining family God bless & keep you is my prayer. If possible share a format with me.

  6. CandleImageI will always remember June Yancey. She was one of the nicest & sweetest co-worker I had the pleasure of knowing while working for the government. She was so sweet & very helpful to everyone who knew her. She was someone who guided & helped me when I started my career with the government. She will be truly missed.

  7. CandleImageJune and I worked together in the “Land of the Pennies” at Kelly. She was a very sweet woman. When I lived in San Antonio and was umpiring, I mainlined on caramel nips during games. June was so thoughtful that she would bring me boxes of caramel nips. June, along with other members of the team- Mr. Gordon, Roxanne Rother, Val Godfrey, Mary Jane Torres – made working in the section so much easier for me. I was blessed having June in my life. Rest in power, June.

  8. CandleImageAlthough we had the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Yancey only for a short period of time, we immediately could feel the Heavenly Love that shined from her. A loving, welcoming, warm personality that permeates throughout the family. Our hearts are heavy for your family but, we know our Heavenly Father loves and receives those that serve others and Mrs. Yancey is truly one of God’s faithful children. We pray for God’s strength and peace during these hard times.

  9. CandleImageAlthough I did not know Ms. June Yancey, I know her sister, Mrs. Olivia Ussery to whom I offer my condolences. A life well lived is remembered by those left behind. May God bring peace to the family.
    Rosalee Martin, Austin, Texas

  10. CandleImageAny person whose life was touched by Ms. June was truly blessed. Her Loving Heart and Kind Soul were a gift she shared with many people. Her beautiful light still shines…and always will. Sharing in your sorrow.

  11. My heart is with all the family! Praying as I write this message! Aunt June was so very special! We all know she is with our other family members, resting until the great getting up morning! This is not the end, just a separation!
    We shall all be together again!


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