June Louise Owens (Ellis)
June 23, 1927 ~ May 22, 2016
June Louise Owens, 88 of Abell, MD, died May 22, 2016 in Leonardtown, MD. Born June 23, 1927 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of the late Ester Morris Ellis and Charles Ernest Ellis of Abell, MD.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Irving Bernard Owens, whom she shared 49 years of marriage before he passed on November 13, 1995.
She is survived by her four children; Donna Marie Cross (Robert) of Avenue, MD; Irving Bernard Owens (Kathy) of Mechanicsville, MD; Carole Ann Farr (George) of Avenue, MD; and Thomas Donnelly Owens (Kathy) of Alexandria, VA. In addition, she is survived by her eight grandchildren; Jodi Stanalonis (Joe) of Hollywood, MD; Kathleen Foster (Drew) of Bushwood, MD; Amanda Cross-Rabino (Scott) of Colton’s Point, MD; Matthew Farr (Amy) of Mechanicsville, MD; Brandon Owens (Angelica) of Alexandria, VA; Brittany Owens of Alexandria, VA; Todd Farr (Laura) of Clements, MD; and Paula Quade (Jordan) of Mechanicsville, MD. Also including her seven great-grandchildren; Alexxis, Joseph, Reagan and Ethan Stanalonis, Valen Foster, Jace Quade, Braeden Owens and Austin Farr. June is survived by her sister G. Eleanora Johnson. June was preceded in death by her sister Irene Elizabeth Mattingly.
She worked as a card punch operator in Washington, D.C. at the Bureau of Internal Revenue and then at the Capital View Realty Co. as a secretary prior to marriage. After marriage, she was a stay at home Mom for many years until she went to work at Chopticon High School as a substitute teacher.
June enjoyed crocheting, writing and spending time with her family. She was a devoted Catholic and an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 221 and the Holy Angels Church Sodality.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm with prayers recited at 7:00pm by Reverend Anthony Lickteig, 7:15 by the Holy Angels Church Sodality and 7:20 by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 221 at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Holy Angels Church in Avenue, MD with Reverend Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be: Charles Mattingly, Sr., Ronald Mattingly, Charles Mattingly, Jr., Matthew Farr, Todd Farr, Brandon Owens and Joseph R. Stanalonis.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Angels Church, 21340 Colton’s Point Rd., Avenue, MD 20609; American Legion Auxiliary Unit 221, 21690 Colton’s Point Rd., Avenue, MD 20609; or 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad, 21530 Colton’s Point Rd., Avenue, MD 20609.
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Donna,Carol & all the Owens family, we are so sorry to hear of your mother. She was such a sweet & beautiful lady and we are sure she will be missed by many that knew her. We are sure that she is in a beautiful place now with her husband and all her friends. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. God bless all of you and please let us know if its anything we can do.
Our sincerest sympathy to Donna, Bernie, Carole, Don and ALL the family. She was like another mother to us and we will greatly miss her. She was such a dear, sweet lady and we loved having her in Our Lady of Fatima Sodality at Holy Angel’s Parish and she, also,served as a member in the former Holy Angel’s Sodality. We are so grateful to her for many things. If you need anything, we are always here for you all. We send our love, thoughts and prayers.
Donna, Carol, Bernie, Don and all the family.
We are so sorry for your loss. June was truly a kind lady with a gentle and caring soul.
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Praying you find peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. We were just talking about her last week. She’s at peace now, so stay strong for each other.
Thinking of you during this sad time. We are with you in spirit as always. Much love
SENDING THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE OWENS FAMILY. SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF JUNE, WHAT A SPECIAL LADY. GOD BLESS TO ALL OF YOU!!! LOVE THE TWINS.
Donna, Carol, Bernie, Don and all the family, June was a dear sweet lady. Her ready smile and thoughtful spirit were truly appreciated by all who knew her. Our prayers and thoughts are with you as you grieve her loss. God bless you all.
Dear Donna, Bernie, Carole & Don: Please know that I have you in my thoughts and prayers. June was such a ray of sunshine. She served as the American Legion Auxiliary’s SUNSHINE chair for so many years. She would spread sunshine with a card to our members and community. She was always ready to lend a helping hand in any way she could. She served the Auxiliary with Dignity and Honor. She ALWAYS had a smile and a kind word for me whenever we met. Keep her memory in your hearts and be there for each other. She will surely be missed by many. I am here for you if you need anything…..
Donna, Carol, Bernie and Don. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you during this sad time. We will miss our weekly visits with your mom at the Nursing Center.
Donna and Owens Family…So very sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. Losing your Mother is one of the hardest things we have to experience. She will always be watching over you and keeping you safe. My heartfelt condolences to all.
Blessings to the Owens family.
God saw June was getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered “come to me. June was a very special person, her smile and her sweet voice will be missed dearly. God Bless you all.
Know how much you are all suffering. If you can just remember that she is up there with so many friends who will welcome her with open arms name. Your Dad, Mom, Dad and Jr. Just to name a few. That beautiful smile she always wore will stay in my memory forever. My love to you all.
Donna, Carol, Bernie and Don, Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. You all were so blessed to have such a kind and loving Mother. She always wore a smile and shared many stories with me about the good old days when she babysat for my Mom. I know how sorely she will be missed but you have so many good memories to comfort you. I know Miss June is now in the loving arms of the Lord and she is happy to be with her loved ones gone before her. Say hello to Mama for me.
Love you all.
Dear Donna and Carol and Family, we’re truly sad to hear of June’s passing. Lovely woman! Always loved seeing your mom and dad at church, or anywhere. They were so cute together and now they are reunited. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.
Bernie & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss! Your mom was a lovely person, and always had a smile. So glad we had the pleasure of meeting her at your house. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and pray the love of family and friends will ease your loss. Hold your many wonderdul memories of your mom, close to you heart and she will live on forever with you.
Your Friends,
Tommy & Rose
Thinking about you Don and family during this difficult time. Will think of you guys every time I ride my bike down Morris Point Rd. When the time is right you will embrace the blessing that life has been brought into your childhood home!
June will be missed by so many here at the nursing center. She was a staple of bingo weekly and always had a smile on her face. One of the most kindest hearted people I have ever known. I will miss all of our talks. Rest in peace June.
I was sadden to her of mom’s passing. She was a loving person to anyone she ever encountered. I’m fortunate that I got to spend time with her reminiscing stories with my grandmother. Now they will be able to laugh together once again.
I am truly sadden to hear of the passing of Mrs. Owens. We have shared many laughs and good times over the years. Always offering a warm smile and embrace, and never failed to ask if I was doing ok or did I need anything.
This was Miss June, always thinking of others first. You will remain in my heart forever. To the Family, may fond memories and the love and support you have shown give you peace in the days ahead. Love Mike
Donna, Carol and family, I am sorry to hear of your mothers death, but she is with your Dad now and at peace. Life brings tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry, the smile fades, but memories live forever. With Deepest Sympathy and prayers.
To the Owens Family, we’re saddened to hear of June’s passing, but happy to know that she is in Heaven right now. She was such a sweet and thoughtful lady, always smiling and thinking of others. Praying for your comfort and peace.
Condolences to the family. So sorry to hear of June’s passing. My sister was killed in an auto accident in 1945 and June was my sister’s best friend. At that time we lived in DC and June lived with us for a time when she and Helen worked in DC. I offer my prayers for June and her family.
Carol, Donna and family
June was such a beautiful lady and always had something nice to say. She is sitting beside Irving and is at peace. Your mother is still with you and you can see it when you look at your family. God Bless.
“God Bless June” was the phrase we Bauers used when she blessed our lives with companionship and light. Such a happy, loving person. Well, we know where she is and we know we will see her again – until then. I am very sorry that I cannot attend the service, but am out of the country on a trip and could not make it back in time.
To the family–I just found out about your Mom….soo sorry to hear..enjoyed her so much when her and my Mom were in the nursing home together..brought back so many memories of home and all that are dear to me…she will be so missed by all who knew her..that smile..she made everyone she met feel so loved…bless all of you and sending hugs….