June Weatherl

June Willingham Weatherl, 78 years young, a beloved wife, grace filled Mom and steadfast friend came before her Lord and Savior on Monday October 18, 2010. June's Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, October 22, 2010 at First Christian Church with the Reverend Mike Hunter and Paula Brooks officiating.June was born April 16, 1932 in Shamrock, Oklahoma to Dianne Elizabeth Whitmire- Willingham and John W. Willingham. She met, dated, fell in love, and married A. J. Weatherl on December 27, 1954 in Meeker, Oklahoma.June is survived by her loving and devoted husband, A.J. Weatherl of Midland; daughter Marla Weatherl McGhee and husband Tim of Austin; their daughters Sarah and Paige McGhee; son Steve Weatherl and wife Debra of Midland; their sons Caleb, Joshua, Jordan and their daughter Grace Weatherl; daughter Kathleen Weatherl Scarafile and husband Nick of Midland; their children Nicholas Scarafile, Jr., Ross Crawford and wife Cheryl, as well as Carly Christine and Ryan Alan Crawford (deceased); brother Jackie Willingham and wife Wanda of Kinta, Oklahoma; and sister Freda Mae Pickard and husband Everett of Shawnee, Oklahoma.She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth and JohnWillingham, her 4 sisters; Ruby, Iva Jean, Marie and Margie and 3 brothers, Chester, Kenneth and Buck Willingham. June was also preceded in death by her two precious grandchildren Carly Christine and Ryan Alan Crawford.June received her GED from Midland College, in 1975. She then worked for Midland Independent School District, retiring in 1987. Her love of children and gift for teaching were reflected in her work as a Title One teaching aide, supporting children in their efforts to learn to read. She stepped outside her comfort zone to serve Christ in multiple ways. Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" June delighted in her membership with the Senior Tall City Line Dancers. Line dancing became part of her life to honor her grandson Ryan, after his death in 1997. June not only served God, but also her community by dancing at Nursing homes, the Lions Club Pancake Jamboree and Celebration of the Arts – wherever a heart needed lifting, June was there! She also served her community through her volunteer work with Meals on Wheels. June was a member of the Red Hat Society with her good friend and sister in Christ, Nancy Young. They delighted in laughing, eating and sharing the sisterhood of what Red Hat Societies enjoy and represent. June became a member of The Compassionate Friends, Supporting Family After a Child Dies, a national organization. She understood, all to well, the importance of grief work and how to support, love and work through this on-going process. June had intended to become a member of The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Her quick decline with health issues did not allow this, but the Body of Christ from this Church family visited her daily in the hospital, prayed for her fervently – as did Stonegate Church, St. Luke's Methodist Church, St Paul's Methodist Church, Church on the Journey and many family and friends – and served her communion, from Our Lord's Table every Sunday, until her death. Her life in Christ grew and flourished through many Bible Studies; Beth Moore's was her favorite in coming to know the Lord ever more intimately. June loved music, dance, watching professional golf, and reading. She was blessed to enjoy these hobbies not only through her own participation, but also through her husband A.J. and her children Marla, Steve and Kathleen. Her grandchildren, precious, gifted and special in their own way to her, continued to bring great joy to her through their love, devotion, talents and growth; Carly, Ryan, Nicholas, Ross, Cheryl, Caleb, Sarah, Josh, Paige, Jordan and Grace brought Nana a happiness, radiance and a twinkle in her eye.The family expresses their deepest gratitude to Hospice of Midland. This entire organization – from the receptionist to the in-patient unit at the hospital – gave our family an overwhelming sense of care and support that can only be appreciated when terminal illness has come to your loved one! June's Hospice caregivers especially her precious nurse and case manager, Kelli Reavis; admitting nurse, Christine Beebe; social worker Mary Helen Metts; Hospice Tech, Tammi Cornish; respiratory therapist, Rachel Harvard; on-call nurses, especially Brenda; and her wise, compassionate doctor, Dr. Summer Alexander-Merritt, were balm to our hurting souls. The family is also in debt to the ladies that cared so respectfully and tenderly for our wife and mother during her illness: JoAnn Weatherspoon, Carolyn Jackson, Maria Marquez, Mary Chaisson and Anna Gonzales. Prior to being in Hospice care, June was attended by Nurses Unlimited (skilled nursing care) and their respiratory care unit. Rod was our go-to man on any oxygen issues, for the past several years. Marilyn, June's attentive and caring nurse, surpassed her duties in tending our dear Mom and A.J.'s beloved wife. June's nurse's aide, Mary Gahagan brought great respect, compassion and honor to her profession. Our dear long-time friends Nancy and Clarence Young were unshakable in their constant presence for June and her entire family. Their prayers, presence, food, errand running, calls and shoulder-to-shoulder support were a blessing beyond what any words can express. God has blessed our family with their love and friendship for over 30 years. Reverend Larry Bailey of St. Luke's United Methodist Church was a steadfast brother in Christ whose visits in the hospital were a constant comfort.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702, The Compassionate Friends, Supporting Family After a Child Dies, P. O. Box 3696, Oak Brook, Illinois 60522-3696, First Christian Church Youth Programs, 1301 W. Louisiana Ave., Midland, Texas 79701 or SPCA of Midland, 2701 SCR 1206, P. O. Box 4371, Midland, Texas 79706." Good morning. I am God. Today I will be handling all of your problems. Please remember that I do not need your help. If the devil happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, DO NOT attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in the SFJTD (something for Jesus to do) box. It will be addressed in my time, not yours. Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold on to it or attempt to remove it. Holding on or removal will delay the resolution of your problem. If it is a situation that you think you are capable of handling, please consult me in prayer to be sure that it is the proper resolution. Because I do not sleep nor do I slumber, there is no need for you to lose any sleep. Rest my child. If you need to contact me, I am only a prayer away. God is enough. He is sufficient to meet our needs when the pit is deep, the obstacle high, or the suffering prolonged. " This devotional was kindly given to June, A. J. and Kathleen by Carolyn Jackson, one of her caregivers. The author is unknown to us.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,