une Carol Nelson was born on September 30, 1937 in Plant City, Florida to Julius and Myrtle (Haskew) Adkins. She passed away on April 15, 2018 at Morton Plant Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Life
She was a member of First Assembly of God for over 40 years. To say she was supportive of and encouraged her children and grandchildren would be an understatement. She loved them and was active in their lives including little leagues, their professions and their ministries.
Family
June is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Dale “Dickie” Nelson, who died on October 29, 2017. June and Dickie were married for 60 years and have four children, Dale (Elanea) Nelson, Kim (Jim) Rudolph, Jimmy (Amy) Nelson, and Landa Nelson. Additionally she is survived by her sisters, Betty Ann Swafford and Vera Clarice “Reecie” Tucker, sister in law, Marilyn Bates, eight grandchildren, Joe (Heidi) Nelson, Ben (Kassondra) Nelson, Jimmy (Jordan) Rudolph, Kenny (Chelsea) Philebaum, Joel (Abigail) Rudolph, Philip (Cynthia) Philebaum, Clayton (Breanne) Nelson, and Luke (Ashley) Howland. She is also survived by her seven great-grandchildren, Lucas, Laila June, Maylene, Jane, Juliette, Darcy, Aurora June and several plus children. She loved her malti poo dog “Bud-Lee” like a child.
Services
A celebration of her life is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2018 at First Assembly of God in Clearwater at 10:00 am with a visitation beginning at 9:00 am. Rev. Don Lunsford will be officiating. A graveside service will follow at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park. Contributions can be made in her name to Clearwater First Assembly of God, 1739 S. Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756 or Operation Toy Soldier, PO Box 4122, Bay Pines, FL 33744.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign her guestbook below.
I love you momma. You are my best friend and I will always be your baby girl. Thank you for spoiling me and showing me unconditional love! Thank you for all our talks and the secrets we shared. I will hold them in my heart forever! You were always there for me when I was hurting, confused and always had the right words to get me back on track. But what about now? I have never felt pain like this before and I can’t call you… rest well momma we’ll all have a big mullet fry soon!
Granny June – to know her is to love her. I have never met such a loving, funny, spunky, darling, adorable person. How lucky I am to have had the honor of calling her my family. I loved her sweet, unforgettable: “I love you honey” followed by a wink and a smile. The world is just a little darker without her lighting up every room she entered. I hope one day I can be half the Granny she was and give half the love she gave. Jesus got a beautiful angel this week.
My sweet big sister, it was God’s plan for me to show up at your house on the worst thunder storm I’ve probably ever driven in. My thoughts were maybe I should wait for the next day but something told me not to disappoint you. We talked all day and night and shared things we never shared before and since being with you during our dad’s last days we connected so closely. Had I waited until the next day it would have been too late to be with you and I will be forever grateful for this blessing. You were a trooper throughout your health issues and remind me of our mother’s stamina during her’s also. May God hold you in his precious hands and shower you with eternal love as you so deserve it. Give my love to momma and daddy and also ask him for peace for your large family who loved you so much. I will miss that slow southern drawl of your’s when you called me “Betsy” that no one else ever called me.
June was a very loving woman and will be missed by so many. I had the pleasure of meeting her a few times over the years since I know and worked with her daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Jim Rudolph. I’m so sorry to have learned of this news as I know Kim and her family were very close to June. It’s such a sad time, but June’s been called to heaven to be with the Lord so what a gift of peace and harmony. My thoughts and prayers are with Kim and her loving family. May God bless you all! With love and blessings, Jenne and Brandon West
We love & miss you Mom. You will forever be in our hearts ♥️.
Jimbo & Amy
We love you Granny and we will miss you.
– Jimmy, Jordan, and Jane
It didn’t take long for me to love my mother in law. After Kim and I were married, I saw that I had hit the jackpot twice. The most supportive person I ever met. A shoulder to cry on. She would tell me what to buy for Kims anniversary & birthday presents. When Jimmy was born, she and Joyce Kriever were our #1 nanny team. When we moved to Atlanta, she would come up for a month. Clean house, make coffee, have dinner ready. AND she would come into the office and do mailings, answer the phone, answer the door. If they had “old people labor laws” I’d have been guilty. We would put her in the family Suburban and go for a ride in the North Georgia Mountains and she was a happy girl. Anything I did smart in business, June said I was a genius. Anything I goofed up, June said it wasn’t my fault. Now it wasn’t all good. If you took her to dinner, you needed to book 2.5 hours. If it was Cracker Barrel make it 3 hours. She ordered slow, it takes her 22 minutes to salt and pepper her food. She shewed every bite 55 times. Kim would coach me and the boys up saying “eat slowly when granny goes to dinner with us.” I remember when we drove her back to Clearwater one time (she would NOT fly.) Kim yelled at her because she spent 45 minutes “shopping” in the TEXACO we filled up in. She was a huge Atlanta Braves fan. We took her to Game ONE of the Atlanta Braves – Cleveland Indians World Series. She talked about that for the rest of her life. It’s easy to spoil someone that has never been spoiled before. Kim and I, Jimmy and Joel, will never forget June Carol Nelson. “A Life Well Lived.”
Kim Dale Jimmy and LandaI was so sad to hear of your moms passing.She was very special to me She treated me like one of her own.She took me to the races with her and Kim and she also have me a surprise 16birthday party.I will always remember all my good times at there house.but now she is in heaven and not in any pain.But may god bless you all.I’ll keep you all in my prayers and I love you all very much.You all are very special to me as your mom was to me to
June was a special lady and I will never forget her beautiful smile and kind soul. Dickie and June were a special part of my childhood and I am forever grateful for being in their circle of love. My heart aches for those June leaves behind. I know how it feels to lose your mom but to lose both of your parents within 6 months is unimaginable. Sending love to you all.
Teri
Aunt June, I had the privilege to meet your daughter in middle school and turned out you became my second mom, LUCKY ME! You spoiled me like a daughter. I have the best memories with you and Landa and Jimmy going to the lake for the weekends, my favorite past time. Still today I share those precious memories. I love you forever now your soul is with Jesus. ❤️
To: June and Dickie’s family
I knew your Daddy better than Mom. However I knew who was in charge, it wasn’t Dad.
I was at the garage one time with my daughter and Mom happened to be there. Your mom took my daughter on a horse back ride in the pasture. Your mom got her out of our hair. She still remembers that to this day.
I gave them some mullet for the grandson’s wedding, your Mom tried to pay me for, that didn’t happen.
They were special I’ll never forget them.
Mom and Dad were special people and raised a great family. They are again together.
Regards
Jack Calder
Sweet Granny June, you are already missed. You made us feel like family and we are so thankful to have known you and Dickie. Love and prayers to all of your family.
Although we had lost touch long ago I often thought about June.She was a good friend of mine during our high school years. We had some good times together, including the night she decided she was going to pierce my ears. She did just that with a really big safety pin! lol. Over the years as I changed earnings I would think about her and the fun times we had.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. It is so very hard to lose our loved ones. What a blessing to know that we really will see them again, and be together one day. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
I will always remember you when you used to have me sitting on your lap and cuddled when I was little girl. Will miss you forever. Love you,
Michelle
I miss your voice.
I miss your smile.
I miss how much you loved me.
I miss you so very much.
Missing you mom, wish I could cook you dinner and have some laughs together. 🧡