June Adelaide Juday

June Adelaide Juday, age 83 of New Paris, Ohio passed on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the Compassus Hospice Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. June was born on June 2, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of the late Warren & Nancy (Bunker) Atkins. She retired in 2001 from Verizon of Richmond. Member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church in New Paris, Friends of the New Paris Library, Delta Theta Tau, 530 Club of New Paris and a volunteer with the American Red Cross.

June Juday was a devoted wife and mother of three. She was key in instilling strong values of kindness and fairness in her children and ensured a foundation of Christian faith through the Presbyterian Church. June pulled many people into the family fold and welcomed them with loving arms. Being surrounded by family during the holidays gave her the greatest joy in life. She took pride in being a descendent of the original Siamese twins Eng and Chang Bunker and attended Bunker and Atkins reunions as much as she could to keep in touch with family. Trips to New Jersey to see her immediate family are forever etched in the memories of her surviving children. She was an avid reader with an affinity for historical accounts of heroism and other non-fiction books. June volunteered as a school nurse for C.R. Coblentz Elementary School in the 1960’s and 70’s with many comments made by her son’s classmates on her beauty and kindness.

Preceded in death by her husband of 54 years; Jack E. Juday; Sister: Carolyn Green; Brother: Steve Atkins; Brother: Larry Atkins; Stepdaughter: Charlotte Personette.

Survivors include sons: Jason Juday (wife Mireya) of AZ, Eric Juday of High Point, NC and Patrick Juday (wife Krenta) of Indianapolis, IN. Brother: Tom Atkins (wife Maryann and daughter Tori) of North Carolina. 3 grandchildren: Brandon Juday, Matt Juday, and Tiffany Hill. 3 great grandchildren: Alison Juday, Zander Juday, and Sophia Hill. Special cousin: Jim Atkins. Special friend: Joan Steinberger.

The family will receive friends on December 10, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Barnes Funeral Home in New Paris, Ohio followed by a Celebration of Life service at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Rodney Dunn officiating. A brief graveside service and interment will be held in Springlawn Cemetery in New Paris, Ohio immediately after the Celebration of Life service.

Memorial contributions may be made to: The Northwest Emergency Squad – 135 North Washington Street, New Paris, Ohio Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.barnesfuneralhome.com