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Retha Brewer Obituary

Brewer, Retha June
Retha June Brewer, age 77, was born on March 6, 1934 in Lexington, Tennessee and passed away on April 17, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona, She leaves behind her husband of 63 years, Claude Van Brewer and their two sons, Brent and Claude, along with 5 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Shadow Mountain Mortuary on Monday evening, April 25, 2011, 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. with funeral service starting at 7:30 P.M. A private burial will be held at W. Resthaven.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 24, 2011.

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April 15, 2012

Aunt June...this just now came on my e-mail. You, like all of Dads'sisters I love with all my heart, But YOU were the one with the sparkle and gleam in your eyes that always made me laugh! I am so blessed to have been able to come to see you several years ago. I will miss you terribly and think of you every day. I know you are in Heaven still looking over all of us. I love you,

Mike Rhodes

April 15, 2012

Aunt June...this just now came on my e-mail. You, like all of Dads'sisters I love with all my heart, But YOU were the one with the sparkle and gleam in your eyes that always made me laugh! I am so blessed to have been able to come to see you several years ago. I will miss you terribly and think of you every day. I know you are in Heaven still looking over all of us. I love you,

Retha Renee Conner

April 14, 2012

When this popped up in my email, I realized that it's been a year since you went home. I think of you so often and still miss you everyday. Sometimes, I see you in me, and that makes me happy. You had the best laugh and were always ready to share a joke. I love you and miss you.

Renee

April 25, 2011

April 25, 2011

"June Mom" my baby girl started this name that lived on for many years, you are one of the most amazing women I have ever met and I will dearly miss you! My three children were so blessed to have such loving Great Grandparents in their lives and they will miss you so much! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family and my children. I pray for their strength to remember you everyday and to be able to deal with this sadness. I will always love you as my June Mom and Pops and will miss you but know you will never be forgotten. My thoughts go out to your two great sons and all of your remaining family. Thank you for touching the lives of my family members. You will be loved and missed always!
Denelle and Family

Denelle Stowell

April 25, 2011

April 25, 2011

"June Mom" my baby girl started this name that lived on for many years, you are one of the most amazing women I have ever met and I will dearly miss you! My three children were so blessed to have such loving Great Grandparents in their lives and they will miss you so much! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family and my children. I pray for their strength to remember you everyday and to be able to deal with this sadness. I will always love you as my June Mom and Pops and will miss you but know you will never be forgotten. My thoughts go out to your two great sons and all of your remaining family. Thank you for touching the lives of my family. You will be loved and missed always!

April 24, 2011

June was the most loving,caring and giving person I knew. No matter what the occasion (wedding, babyshower or funeral) she was always the first person to ask "what can I do to help?" Most people would offer to bring a dish or desert. Not June she would bring the whole meal bake a cake and stay to clean up. She was the best mother in-law I could of ask for. She always seem to know when to offer advise and when to just back off and let the strom past. She left my kids and grandkids with so many great memories because she made sure she was involved in everything they did. She had a way of making each and everyone of them feel special. Her passing has left a big empty whole in our hearts and now all I can hope for is that it will eventualy fill with all the precious memories she has left us. Out of sight but never out of mind.
Your loving daughter in-law
Cheryl

Georgia Green

April 24, 2011

This is from a plaque that June gave me years ago: For all the times youv'e managed to blend the gifts of a sister with those of a friend...For adding your touch of love to each day, making a difference in your special way - you're loved and alway will be... I miss our phone calls every day. I miss you and love you always. Your sister, Georgia

Dan & Cathy Sutherland

April 24, 2011

So sorry to hear about Aunt June, she was always one of my favorites. Always full of energy and ready to do something fun. She's up in heaven looking down and watching over all of us now.

Bailee Brewer

April 22, 2011

My beloved JuneMom, I will miss you dearly and can't believe you're gone. You were one of the most beautiful and extrordinary women i have ever met! You were always so happy and cheerful all the time and you have always been a very a special individual to me, and always will be. I will always remember the little things about you, and will cherish them with all my little heart! You will be very missed and loved. I am glad you don't have to suffer anymore and, now you are home JuneMom and we will meet again someday. I promise(: I still have the many Beanie-Babies you gave me over the years. They are in my room where I can look at them everyday. When I see them they remind me of you and bring a smile to my face. (: I love you JuneMom and miss you very much!
Love, Forever and Always,
- Bailee Breanne Brewer , your Great- Grandaughter(:

Renee Conner

April 22, 2011

Aunt June was so special to me. She was almost like a second mother. I will always remember her love for me, and I proudly carry her name.

I will miss you, Aunt June.

Retha Renee Conner

April 21, 2011

So sorry to hear that June has passed away, she was so kind and had a way of always making you feel so comfortable and welcome to be around her. There was not a time I can remember being around her that she didnt have a beautiful smile on her face. I am sending thoughts and prayers to her Husband, her Son Brent and my wonderful Uncle Mervyn who has the same kind and loving personality that June had and to her grandchildren and many great grandchildren as well. I know she will be greatly missed.

Lots of love,
Kimberly Parkerson

The Rhodes Sisters

Treva Sutherland

April 21, 2011

We are going to miss Aunt June so much. She was an extraordinary lady who was always smiling and made everyone she talked to feel special and loved. Uncle Van, Brent, Mervin and families, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Mike Rhodes

April 21, 2011

I love you Aunt June, and will miss you. I'm glad I made it out to see you and Aunt Judy several years ago. God Bless you...you're at home now with Mama and Pappy and brothers and sisters.

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