June Hess, age 86, of Blairsville, Georgia, and formerly of Treasure Island, Florida, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016. June was born on April 25, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Elmer and Victoria Johnson.
June was predeceased in death by her husband, Garnet Hess, whom she was married to for 57 years. Surviving June are her three children: Dan Hess and wife, Pam Hess; Dave Hess; Carol Glazier and friend, Stuart Stovall. Grandchildren are Jenn Hess Kelley and husband, Dustin Kelly; Elise Hess Bouchard and husband, Matt Bouchard; Stephanie Hess Soto and husband, Carlos Soto; Christina Hess, Jessica Copenhaver and husband, Rob Copenhaver; Nicholas Hess and friend, Colleen Angela; Eric Glazier and wife, Abby Glazier; Chad Glazier and friend, Nicole White. Great grandchildren are Reagan Kelley, Parker Kelley, Andrew Bouchard, Taylor Bouchard, Benjamin Glazier, and Finn Soto. Also surviving June is her brother, Ray Johnson and wife, Lois Johnson.
June earned her Registered Nurse diploma from Grace Hospital School of Nursing and practiced nursing in Michigan and Florida. She had many hobbies and interests: tennis, gardening, swimming, line dancing, traveling, singing, and playing the piano. June loved the Lord and believed in the power of prayer. She served as a Sunday School teacher, G.A. leader, and church organist in the past. Since moving to Blairsville June was very active with the Celebration Choir at First Baptist Church, taking fun trips with the Celebrators, and Bible study with her Charity Sunday School class. She also enjoyed the Oasis program.
A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church of Blairsville with Dr. Fred Lodge officiating on March 26, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. A graveside funeral will take place at Bay Pines National Cemetery on April 28, 2016, at 2:15 p.m. where she will be buried next to her husband.
Mrs. Hess was one of the kindest human beings you could ever wish to meet. Along with her husband, Mr. Garnett Hess, these were the most wonderful neighbors in the world. When things were not so great, Mrs. Hess would always have some caring advice and heartfelt sympathy for others. Mr. Hess was so creative and both were true followers of Christ. I miss the times I had with both of them. Mrs. Hess would say, “you and your buddy can to talk war stories on the back porch.” She would make sure we would shut the door so that she wouldn’t hear of Garnett’s hair-raising adventures during World War II in Europe. Mr. Hess made wonderful creations of wood; I still have a hand-carved pair of miniature wooden shoes and also a mystery “how to” open box with no key that he carved. They were both such loving, amazing people that I am so fortunate that my family was able to get to know as Christian neighbors. Thank you for always being loving and compassionate towards me. I have visited Bay Pines Memorial Cemetery and chatted with “my buddy” a few times over the years. I surely know that both Mr. and Mrs. Hess are in Jesus’ choir at this very moment. My sincere condolences to all of the Hess family.