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June Pointer Obituary
Pointer died Tuesday at Santa Monica University of California, Los Angeles, Medical Center, the family said in a statement. She had been hospitalized since late February. The type of cancer wasn't disclosed.
She died "in the arms of her sisters, Ruth and Anita and her brothers, Aaron and Fritz, by her side," the statement said. "Although her sister, Bonnie, was unable to be present, she was with her in spirit."
The four sisters grew up singing in the choir of an Oakland church where their parents were ministers. Bonnie and June formed a singing duo and began performing in clubs around the San Francisco Bay area. Anita and Ruth later joined the group, which sang backup for artists such as Taj Mahal, Boz Scaggs and Elvin Bishop.
Their self-titled debut album was released in 1973, and the song "Yes We Can Can" became their first hit. They followed up with "That's A Plenty," which featured an eclectic mix of musical styles ranging from jazz to country and pop. They won a Grammy Award in 1974 for best country vocal performance by a group for the song "Fairytale."
Bonnie Pointer left the group in 1977 for a solo career.
The Pointer Sisters recorded several more albums, including 1984's "Break Out," which won two Grammys for "Automatic" and "Jump (for My Love)." The album's other hit song, "Neutron Dance," was prominently featured in the movie "Beverly Hills Cop."
June recorded two solo albums, and later left the trio.
Anita and Ruth still perform under the group's name. Ruth's daughter, Issa Pointer, is the trio's newest member.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
Copyright © 2006 The Associated Press
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735 Entries
Sean Humphries
August 26, 2024
Sadly. I am such a fan. She was 16 when I was born. However looking back she is my crush. May God Have Mercy on her soul
Evan Hansen
April 9, 2024
RIP GOD BLESS Evan Hansen Hudson FL
Chell
January 1, 2023
I still luv u girls (pointer sisters 4-eva)!!!!
Lesa Smith
September 7, 2022
Dear June. Gone way too soon but not ever forgotten!! Your music and GOD gifted unbelievable talent lives on forever!!! I am trying to get all your music!! GOD Bless You, Your Dear Family and dear Friends!! Prayers and than you from my heart for the wonderful years, which I grew up with you & Pointer Sisters! My dear Father loved you too!!Lesa
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Justin Howard
April 5, 2022
I just love you so much June! You were always my favorite pointer sister and one of my favorite celebrities!
Sheely Sanders
January 3, 2022
Miss June you had such a beautiful loving spirit, and you were such a loving person inside and out. Sadly, I never got the chance to meet you in person. I've been a fan of you and your sisters, ever since I was a kid at the age of 10 years old. And now that I'm a grown woman at the age of 37. I will forever be a Pointer sister fan. When I first heard the song I need You and I've been a fan ever since. ❤ Your family, your friends, and your fans including myself miss you so deeply, you are incredibly missed Rest in heaven
Hillary Graves
September 20, 2021
My dearest June
The day u left this world was the saddest day for everyone especially me I lost my best friend u were like my mom my big sister to me all together I learned so much from u thanks for all the great memories and all the laughter we got to share u brought such joy to my life we were two peas in a pod I could never imagine life without and it is very lonely without there hasn’t been a day I haven’t thought about u it took me so long to write on I never could bring myself to do it I could never accept u were gone I s, glad we got to share the last final moments before u passed by your bedside I hope when meet again we can continue where we left off I miss u June and love u so much u will be my best friend forever
Hillary Graves
September 17, 2021
Rest In Peace my dear June I love u and always will u remain in my heart and. Memories u were such a great person so funny I miss June your sprit lives on I will come and visit your grave real soon Hillary graves. Grandrapids mi
Anita Polaski
September 3, 2021
I miss her..i have enjoyed their music flr a long time.. May she rest in peace
Jenifer Baribault
December 23, 2020
I love your music, Rest in Peace
JANICE SALAAM
June 12, 2020
I saw your Sister Ruth with your Niece, and great Niece perform in Atlantic City in 2019.
They were amazing, they did you proud. Miss you!
Angelique Tatum
April 13, 2020
Rest In Eternal Peace
April Moore
December 1, 2019
I was so blessed to have met you, spent time talking to you...an I never forget about our plans to write a book..an you said, "the story is to be sold not told". RIP Ms June, you were a blessing to me...and. May God continue to bless the family...
Bill Banks
September 26, 2019
You are missed.
Lindy
September 13, 2019
June you are my favorite sister. I hope you have peace and love.
September 9, 2019
Loved your songs still listen to them every day your gone but never forgotton. Calvin m
Lawrence Dokes
June 6, 2019
June you are still missed I have retired with Anita so I don't go to any pointer sisters shows but I still love you all
Rhiannon Brooks
May 30, 2019
You stole our hearts and moved our feet! The music will live forever ~
May 27, 2019
Rip June. You were a beautiful spirit. Tyshia
Juanita Buckner
April 21, 2019
Home town Oakland sinsation! Love you and you will be missed. Coque' Fletcher Buckner
Harry Simpson
April 15, 2019
Godspeed June, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
liz ramos
February 5, 2019
you were wonder full then and you are wonderful now and for ever r.i.p
February 5, 2019
june you and your sisters were wonderful and still are my favorite song slow hand and is raining men sing all the way to heven you will always be remember rest in peace love ya
SHARYN BAY
January 17, 2019
I am watching the Carol Burnett show (rerun) the guest tonight are the Pointer Sisters. Such a great singing group.
Gilbert and Fran
December 16, 2018
You gave us such joy. May you RIP and have eternal joy knowing that you made so many of us truly happy when we listened to you.
Robert Haithcock
July 18, 2018
So sad
Lawrence Dokes
June 28, 2018
Still missing June you come across my mind every day I'm a pointer sisters fan for life much love to all of your family members
Terry Brown
May 18, 2018
While your in heaven,,, "JUMP" June!! RIP SISTER!!
Brinda Gebrehawariat
May 3, 2018
You will truly be missed! Prayers!!!❤
Shirley Taylor
April 23, 2018
RIP
I hope you continue to make music for heavens angels just as you did for us on earth.
Anthony Middlebrooks
March 26, 2018
You are missed my sister, your song will go on forever.
Jim Callan
March 19, 2018
You were an inspiration to me, you singing was magic, miss you, Rest In Peace, God bless.
Justin Howard
February 25, 2018
Rip June. I'm listening to one of your songs right now. New love true love.
Ruthie Hale
February 10, 2018
You will be miss RIP
garth jefferies
February 9, 2018
You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop. ~ Rumi
Cynthia Edwards
February 5, 2018
Sleep in Peace, may GOD BLESS AND HOLD YOU IN HIS ARMS
Starlesha Tucker
February 4, 2018
RIP
December 28, 2017
No more pain or suffering. Rest in peace June. May the family find strength in in peace.
Authoress, April Mann
Lydia Ivory
December 3, 2017
I grew up on the Pointer Sisters...the family has my deepest sympathy
Joan Meisner
November 27, 2017
Another beautiful light extinguished. Rest In Peace while singing with the Angels.
So thankful to have had the privilege of seeing you and your sisters perform in person.
Jeanette May
November 23, 2017
The year was 1975 when i had the opportunity to meet June as she was walking through the Auditorium of the Bill Gram in San Francisco before her performance with her sisters. She was humble, Beautiful and kind to me. We spent time together going to parties. Her style of singing was like no other. When she jumped, you jump too. Great since of humor. I miss her so much. A Beautiful jewel gone too soon.
Shirley M
October 28, 2017
Every time I read something online from someone who met June, I truly wish I had the pleasure of meeting her also. Never heard of the Pointer Sisters until my preteen daughter on our first visit to Vegas in the 90's, asked if we could go to see them, we didn't. 1993 I saw them perform on TV celebrating their 20th anniversary. June kicking that long leg in the air, singing Jump For My Love caught my eyes and she has been my favorite since. I play her "Too Hot To Handle" solo almost every day. Her voice and warmth were special and she was silenced way too early. It is good that her memory is kept alive on YouTube. June we love and miss you but the Man upstairs loved you more. R.I.P.
Shirley McKenzie
October 28, 2017
R.I.P June, wish you were still here. Your beautiful voice, smile and electrifying performance on stage cannot be matched. You were an angel, not perfect, but an angel and a brilliant performer who was so full of love for everyone. Your fans still love and miss you......Always!
Rich Renaud
October 5, 2017
I never knew til a few days ago u passed,you were one of the all time greats in the music industry,and u are sorely missed,RIP June!!
James. thompson
September 16, 2017
I love. The. Pointer sisters. Music. I wish. The. Family. Well. And. Keep. In. My . Prayers
Naymond Clark
June 17, 2017
June we love you and we will miss you and i pray to God to comfort your family in this time of mourning
Jon Maurus
May 30, 2017
I met June when she came off tour late one night in 73 - 74. She called our hippie moving company to go get her bed so she could sleep in her new apartment. She was gracious and generous and just a sweet woman. I had no idea she was gone. I am saddened. I will always think of her fondly.
Joann Coleman
May 12, 2017
I am so sorry 4 the familys loss Ms.Pointer will truly b missed she was so talented. I will keep the family n prayers...Love all.
Leah Williams
May 10, 2017
Sending my condolences to her family and friends
Miriam Timoleon
April 30, 2017
You will be missed
Miriam Timoleon
April 30, 2017
I will miss you june pointer
Yvonne Waldo
April 17, 2017
Sorry for your loss and my u Rest In Peace. You were great proformer, you will be missed
Talvon Griffin
April 13, 2017
We love you Ms.June Pointer your city Philadelphia Pa
Janet Washington Taliaferro
March 30, 2017
I miss you friend. God has received a special angel.
Janet Washington
March 30, 2017
May you rest in peace for God has received a special angel. I miss you
Patricia Copenhaver
March 28, 2017
RIP my sister we will miss you
Theodore O'neal
March 27, 2017
Ur really going to be miss!
Theodore O'neal
March 27, 2017
God be with your family in, rest well my sister!
Brenda B.
March 22, 2017
To the Family, so sorry to hear about your loss of your Sister, Daughter, Aunt, loved one. May God give you peace and comfort, for he has called June back home to be with him
Brenda B
March 22, 2017
To the Family, so sorry to hear about your loss of your Sister, Daughter, Aunt, loved one. May God give you peace and comfort, for he has called June back home to be with him
Cynthia Solomon
March 15, 2017
You all set the fashion trend for my girlfriends and me! With fond memories I will miss you.
Julia Whitehead
March 12, 2017
Oh sister,sister how u are loved and sorely missed ,relax and rest easy in your king's arms. God bless you and your loved ones.
VALORIE Upshur
February 23, 2017
May God Bless your family in this time of sorry
Lakeshia Griggs
January 8, 2017
Rest In Paradise
Monica Rhodes
November 24, 2016
Rest in peace June Pointer
Valerie Jordan
September 25, 2016
The pointer girls. I'm really to know she has passed. I'm praying for your family.
Lisa Weiner
July 15, 2016
To June Pointer,
You were a very talented entertainer. I loved yours songs Jump for my love, Automatic, I'm so excited, slow hand, etc. My prayers go to you, your family and friends. Lisa Weiner
Lisa Weiner
July 15, 2016
To June Pointer,
You were a very talented entertainer. I loved your songs automatic. Jump for my love, slow hand. Etc. My prayers go to you , your family&friends. Lisa Weiner
Valenda Newell
June 26, 2016
To the most talented sister in the POINTER SISTERS our blessings are still coming your way....THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR TALENT...RIP
Sheila Latson
April 27, 2016
My condolences to the family I know what it's like to loose a sister. It jurts
Gigi Du Hermoine
April 11, 2016
Miss Pointer, I have always been a fan of your music and your sassy voice. Sadly you passed away on my birthday April 11,2006 a year after moving out her to Hollywood,Ca. Today is my birthday again and it's been 10 years since you died. May your family and fans remember you. Best wishes in heaven...Gigi
laverne johnson
February 26, 2016
Rest in peace June. You were a bright star you will be miss by all that love your groups music.
Leonia Lloyd
February 18, 2016
She was a big part of or lives growing. She will live on through her music.
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wanda mcgraw
January 16, 2016
Rip june you will truly be missed you had a voice of gold i will forever be a fan of yours and sisters sorry for loss family
k hebert
January 1, 2016
no one will ever be able to sing like you. you were one of a kind and will be surely missed
Faye Garrett
December 22, 2015
I used to go to the club dancing to your songs rip missing your music
November 30, 2015
to be absence from the body,, is to be present with the Lord,,,,, we are family,,, my favorite song,,,,,
Michelle Wade
October 19, 2015
Rest in peace Hun
michael dunlap
October 5, 2015
June you will be remembered forever
Bonnie Smalls
September 12, 2015
One my all time favorite groups growing up.Sleep in peace Ms.June Pointer a true gift to us all..
darrin edler
September 6, 2015
Sing me away June.the world misses you.
darrin edler
September 6, 2015
A true goddess. .and same birthday. She is pure beuty
michael cooper
July 8, 2015
I always loved all the pointer sisters music. June will truly be missed. God bless the Pointer family. Much love
mark read
June 17, 2015
I both discovered your music and learned of your passing in the same night, a night that has changed my life forever and every time I see you belt out that voice I get a tingling down my spine, beautiful.
One of the greatest singers of all time, goodnight June.
Willie Steagall
June 6, 2015
Will never be forgotten and a great proformer res t in heaven
Cheryl Andrade
May 1, 2015
Grew up listening to the Pointer Sisters music loved it. RIPJune Pointer as this year marks 9yrs since you have gone. You singing and music and memory lives on our hearts.
Walker Williams
April 29, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 12, 2015
Really going to miss Ms. June. Lets all, "Jump" for her Love. RIP
RITA MCMURRAY
April 12, 2015
Hoping you are at peace.
Harry Simpson
April 11, 2015
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Agustin Cruz
February 12, 2015
Listening to your singing and videos has brought great joy to me and finding out about your passing has brought sadness.RIP dear Baby June...
Kat Gray
November 30, 2014
Rest in paradise June Pointer!
Charlie weimer
November 26, 2014
I loved listening to their songs. They were great preformers, love watching them on you tube to this day.
sharon anderson
October 5, 2014
So sorry for ya family loss love u an sisters alot miss u sisters or still during good with u were here love u rest in heaven sing for god girl
Maria Livingston
October 2, 2014
Rest well Junie girl, rest well. Your work is done and now it's time to go home.
Maxine Boatwright
September 26, 2014
Still missing you watching videos and listening to you and your sisters. The best voices ever GOD needed you to get ready for the home coming. Some great voices in heaven Sam Cooke is the Director you are his assitance.
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