June Dunford Widner, age 91 of Rural Retreat, VA passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at her home.

June was preceded in death by her parents Claude R. Arnold and Rosa E. Lindamood Arnold, Siblings Claude Arnold Jr., J. Thomas Arnold, John R. Arnold, Paul M. Arnold, Curtis E. Arnold, Mary A. Garcia, Nancy A. Dunford, Blanche A. Perry. Husband Elmer J Dunford, Sr.

June graduated from Marion High School and was able to enjoy her 60th class reunion. She was a member of the Rural Retreat Rescue Squad and was an EMT instructor for many years. She also earned her Shock Trauma Certification which is currently Paramedic Status.

June was a lifelong learner. She grew up with a book in her hand and a hunger to know more. She studied Latin with her grandchildren and the benefits of herbs and supplements to heal and strengthen and passed the knowledge to all around her.

June was a believer in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior and was proud to be counted among his Christian followers. She wanted nothing more than for her family to understand and accept the wonderful gift of salvation.

Survived By Jack Atkins Widner - Husband of 7 Years
Sister Rose Dean
S: Martin "Marty" Grubb (Kim), GS: Troy Grubb, GGS: Evan Grubb
D: Carlene Simons, GD: Angela Spires, GGD: Aspen Spires, GD: Alicia Summers,
GS: Darrin Simons (Jessie), GS: Weston Simons, GD: Whitney Simons
D: Elaina Jeanne Dunford (Terry), GS: Adam Dunford, GS: Garry Dunford
S: E.J Dunford (Tonya), GD: Danica Crigger (Joel)

The Extended Family She Acquired with Her Union to Jack:
S: J. Allen Widner (Janice), GD: Kassidy Brown, GGS: Malachi Brown, GD: Emily
Widner, GD: Elizabeth Widner
D: Denise (Dee) King, GS: Jason King, GD: Cierra Pike (Dave), GGS: Jasper
Pike, GGS: Jameson Pike
S: Kevin Widner (Amy), GS: Alex Widner (Haven), GGD: Lily Widner, GD: Lauren
Widner, GD: Katie Widner

Funeral services will be held 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the Sharon Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Rutherford officiating.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. prior to the service.  A committal service will follow 11:00 A.M.  Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Rosewood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat is serving the Widner family.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.highlandfuneralservice.com