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POPE, Marjorie MARJORIE JUNE JOHNSON POPE Marjorie June Johnson Pope, age 76, passed away peacefully at her home, with her family at her side, on April 26, 2008. June was born in Atlanta, GA, residing in Hapeville, GA until 1971 when she moved to Daytona Beach Shores and has resided in Gainesville since 1974. June was preceded in death by her husband, William David Pope, Jr. and two sisters, Betty Anne Betts and Martha Jo Rushing, both of Aurora, CO. She is survived by her companion of 12 years, Lary Lawson; four children, Debbra Pope Sullivan (Mike) of Amelia Island, FL, William David Pope III (Angela) of Alachua, FL, Donna Iris Pope (Cheryl) of Sparr, FL, and Robert Dale Pope (Leslie) of Alachua, FL; nine grandchildren, Thomas Wayne Daniel, III (Cathy), William David Pope IV (Anita), Michael Alfredo Pope, Joshua Dale Pope (Melissa), Jeremy James Pope (Lindsay), Elizabeth Quinnell Pope, Lindsey Cellon Pope, Paige Erin McCracken, Matthew Thomas McCracken, eight great grandchildren, one nephew, Daniel Mahanks one niece, Gwen Elsinger and her adorable yorkie, Cesar. June spent her early adult career as a legal secretary, but spent most of her life working both as a homemaker and an active partner with her husband; including W. D. Pope Produce Company, W. D. Pope Jr. Farms, Jet-N Food Stores and various other business interests, primarily responsible for managing all accounting functions. In service to her children and community she was active in organizing and fund raising. Those activities included Hapeville High School Band, Cheerleading, Girls' athletics, organizing the first youth cheerleading squad for the Hapeville Recreation Department, Woodward Academy Football Booster President, Davidson School for the Deaf and Rolling Green Academy. She was a member of Eastern Star, Chapter 167, Hapeville, Hapeville Lions Club and Elks Club, Gainesville, Chapter 990. Along with her husband she was very committed to supporting the University of Georgia Student Education Fund and an ardent follower of UGA athletics. She enjoyed golf and was associated with the Turkey Creek Ladies Golf Association, Merry Makers Social Club, Swing and Sway Dance Club and the company of her many friends in her travel group. In her later years she and Lary enjoyed traveling extensively; including Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, Las Vegas Hawaii and Alaska. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606, or First United Methodist Church, 419 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Milam Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Gainesville, FL. Funeral Services will be held Friday morning, May 2nd at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church, 419 NE 1st St., Gainesville. June will be entombed Saturday morning at 10:00 AM in Westview Cemetery & Mausoleum in Atlanta, GA. Arrangements are under the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 311 S. Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 376-5361.
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Memories and Condolences
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CHERYL WALLACE
January 5, 2009
Forgive me for being so slow to write in her book. I was still suffering the loss of my mother Jan 4th ,2008 and now I have lost my second mom. She was a loving and caring person who thought of what is best for her family at all times. When my mother died she was there with David, Dale and Lary. I was standing in the aisle of the church feeling so lost when mom walked up to me and said," Cheryl, I could never replace your mother but I would love to be your mom. I love you, child." She kissed me and hugged me as I tearfully said " Mom you have always been my other mom. I love you, too." Then I lost her a few months later. Two wonderfully strong and irreplaceable women. Vios con dios, mom.
Betty Ramey
May 6, 2008
David and Angela really sorry to hear about your mom, was in Nashville and heard from Dan. Prayers are with you always
mike,pat,cathy,chris Cronin
May 2, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Margaret Samuels Lingg
May 2, 2008
Dale-
I was sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She will always be a part of my childhood memories "growing up" at the beach. I still see her sitting at her table near the pool. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Margaret Samuels Lingg
Lawson & Joy Hardison
May 2, 2008
Debbie, David, Donna & Dale: Please know that our thoughts are with you at this time. We loved your Mom and will always cherish those wonderful times when she and Uncle Lary visited with us. It was such a fun time for us (she made such good dressing to go with our turkey). We will miss her great humor and shall never forget her style. We are so glad we have those memories. Our love to you all.
Eleanor Pojer
May 1, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Your mother was a vibrant woman and I will cherish all the wonderful memories that we shared growing up in Daytona.
God´s Blessing and with love, Eleanor Cunningham Pojer
( from Madrid Spain)
Althea Bolton, Ed.D.
April 30, 2008
Debbie, David, Donna and Dale,
May God grant you continued and fondest memories of your mother. Our mother has many of her and your family that she will always hold dear.
Roy, Jr., Althea and Reginald
Roy and Eugenia Bolton
April 30, 2008
Remembering our good times together.
Your other sister,
Eugenia
Joe Nix
April 30, 2008
David, I'm sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Angela and the entire family.
Billy & Kay DeVore
April 29, 2008
Mrs. Pope always gave encouragement and kindness to me and all that met her. We are saddened with the news of your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. May God's grace and comfort be with you as He has promised.
Bill Hipp
April 29, 2008
To the Pope Family:
Ms. June was a great friend and I will miss her vibrant spirit. No one could match her resounding "Go Dawgs" and this gator fan will always remember her fondly.
LaShawn Williams
April 28, 2008
Mrs Pope was a wonderful person, and I will miss her dearly. To the Pope family you all are in my prayers.
Keith and Karen Langley
April 28, 2008
June was quite a woman; a great friend and a loyal Georgia fan. We will miss her.
Mary Ann McElroy Snead
April 28, 2008
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Lillian Sapp
April 28, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about June's passing, she was a dear friend and we enjoyed our time spent together. I wont be able to attend her services as I am with my daughter in Mississippi, just know we are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers
Cody & Diann Clark & Tim Johns
April 28, 2008
Dear David & Dale,
We are so very sorry to hear about your mother. If there is anything that we can do for you please let us know. Our prayers are with you.
We remember her from the packing house, she always had a sweet smile and a kind word for you. May God be with you and all of your families.
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