June Lowana Carey was born April 23, 1940 in Holden, West Virginia to Wilber, Sr., and Bertha Carey. June graduated from Aracoma High School in Logan, West Virginia and activities included, majorette, attendant to the Queen’s Court and soloist in the school choir. She furthered her education by attending Bluefield, State College and Mansfield Ohio Business College. June married Lovell Parker, Sr., October 7, 1963.
June’s heritage in singing began at an early age, with her father mentoring June, as well as her brothers and sisters, singing at churches, conventions, talent shows and T.V. appearances. June achieved success in the music industry, including musical recordings with Delight Records: “We Ain’t As Tight As We Used to Be” and “I Just Don’t Know How To Thank You.” She also birthed the group, “The Crowd Pleasers,” which, included her brothers El, Al, Hank and cousin, Earl (“Bacon”) and others, traveling extensively throughout the states; and, after many years of service, were honored to be inducted into Columbus, Ohio Music Hall of Fame. June retired as a Medical Assistant and Home Health Provider with Olsten Health Services. She also received special recognition from the State of Ohio as a foster grandparent for over 10 years.
The Carey family had strong roots in their faith in God and were members of Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Holden for many years. After moving to Columbus and returning to her “deep” roots in God, June Parker later became a member of Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church for 15+ years, where she served on the Hospitality Committee, Sanctuary Choir and the DJW Heritage Choir, as well as was a member of Gospel Music Workshop of America Choir.
After fighting the good fight of faith, June passed this life on Monday, September 14, 2020. June is preceded in death by parents, Wilber Sr. and Bertha Carey; husband, Lovell Parker, Sr; brothers: Henry (“Hank”) Carey, El Carey, Joseph (“Teddy’) Carey, and leaves to cherish her memory son, Lovell Parker, Jr. (Amy); daughter, Kuemar Parker; sisters, Donna J. McCoy (John D.) and Malva J. Carey; brothers, “Wilber Jr. (“Bucky”) and Al Carey; grandchildren, LaCia and “Mark”; cousin, Linda (John) Smith; “special” daughter, Scootie, a host of nieces, nephews cousins, family members and friends.
PUBLIC Visitation 1:00 PM PRIVATE Visitation 2:00 PM and Memorial Service 3:00 PM Saturday, September 26, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.
A MASK IS MANDATORY.
My sincere condolences to the family of June Parker. She will always be remembered by her beauty and her awesome singing voice. Prayers going up for the family.
Your beautiful smile and sprit will be missed. Love you Cuz..
Prayers for the family. I know the angels are rejoicing to have her home. Such a beautiful woman inside and out. She will be truly missed.
June was one of my father’s (Roscoe Morrison) favorite cousins. I had the pleasure of meeting her in Holden, WV and later to become friends with her on Facebook. She had a beautiful smile and personality.
My condolences to the family. God bless.
To the family of my dear friend of 38 years God bless you and I love youall June is going to be missed
June Parker was a wonderful person with a beautiful smile.
I will miss her at the Aracoma High School reunions. We had a wonderful time together.
RIP
My deepest sympathy to her family.
Brenda (Gammon) Snider
To the Family, Sorry to hear about the passing of Sis June. You have my heartfelt sympathy. She was a kind woman and very nice to be around. She will be missed at Church. May the family be comfort at this time of sorrow. God Bless!
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of June Parker. May her beautiful smile and prescious memories undergird you today and the days ahead. The God of comfort and grace will sustain you always.
Minister Mary Mason
Aunt June! You will be so missed! I Appreciated the love of music u had and the smile and joy it brought to your soul! Rest Peacefully! LOVE ALWAYS!
SAINT JAIMZ
My loving sister-in-law joined the heavenly choir and I know they feel the love and warmth we felt here and forever. She will forever be missed, but, I will carry her in my heart always. Love you June. Rest now, this is your time for everlasting peace. You gave so much to us with love. R I H my darling sis.
To Kuemar and Butch and the entire family of June Carey Parker. My cousin, my sister, and friend, June, will be greatly missed. She deposited in my life the love of family always honored my mom who was dear to her heart. Especially during my teen years and you adult, June’s words of wisdom helped shaped me into the woman of God I am today. I watched her as she fought the good fight of faith and now she is with the Lord. Family, you are all in my prayers… and remember… LOVE never fails!
Linda Smith
To Kuemar and Butch and the entire family of June Carey Parker. My cousin, my sister, and friend, June, will be greatly missed. She deposited in my life the love of family and always honored my mom who was dear to her heart. Especially during my teen years and young adult, June’s words of wisdom helped shaped me into the woman of God I am today. I watched her as she fought the good fight of faith and now she is with the Lord. Family, you are all in my prayers… and remember… LOVE never fails!
Linda Smith
I’m devastated behind seeing her go but she doesn’t have to suffer anymore. She had the most beautiful voice and loved singing in the choir. I know she loved God,her family,friends, and everyone she came into contact with. My prayers and condolences during your loss. She called me her brother and i love the family
My sincerest sympathy goes out to Junes family. I just saw today that she had passed away. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. She was the absolute best. She was a great vocalist and a good friend. May she rest in peace.