June Brown

Brown, June Lilian, age 79, of Forney, Texas passed away on July 19, 2020. She was born on June 29, 1941 in Coventry, England. She married the love of her life of 30 years, James Brown on June 9, 1990. She was a faithful and active member of Mesquite Bible Church in Mesquite, Texas since 1997. She enjoyed traveling, reading, playing Mrs. Claus, and spending time with family and friends. Her greatest God-giving gift was her hospitality. Anyone who walked through the door of her home or at the church, received a big hug and was made to feel like family. June was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be greatly missed. She is survived by her beloved husband, James H. Brown; daughters, Karen Hinckley, Tina Helton and husband, Kevin, Jessica Pompili and husband, Matt, and Jolena Scott and husband Jason; son, Michael Brown; grandchildren, Sean, Emily, Allyson, Austin, Jocelyn, Trinity, and Madison; brothers, Alan Bird and wife, Sue and George Bird and wife, Sheila; sister, Evelyn “Ev” Gill; and a host of nephews, nieces, and loving friends. June is preceded in death by her parents, two grandsons, and brothers, Alfred “Alf” Bird and James “Jim” Bird. Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, July 23 at New Hope Funeral Home Chapel, 500 E. Hwy 80, Sunnyvale, Texas 75182. Internment will proceed at Hillcrest Cemetery in Forney, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Thom Justice. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on July 22, 2020 at New Hope Funeral Home. View June's service here.