June Williams Honeycutt

June Williams Honeycutt passed peacefully from this earthly life on Saturday, June 8, 2024, surrounded by her family.Born on September 15, 1927, she was the daughter of Vernon and Gola Williams of Grenada, Mississippi. As a young woman, June met Roy Honeycutt of Grenada, and upon his return from service in the United States Army, they married on August 31, 1948. He was the love of her life, and they shared a devoted marriage of 57 years.Between 1948 and 1956 Roy pastored four Baptist churches in Mississippi, Indiana, and Kentucky. Working as a team, June and Roy dedicated their lives to sharing the love of Christ.Roy was Dean of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary from 1975-80, Provost from 1976-1982, and President from 1982-1993. June served alongside him, stating that her call was "just as real and just as strong as Roy's."Her ministry was to seminaries and churches where she served for many years, especially Crescent Hill Baptist Church and Broadway Baptist Church in Louisville.June was known for her hospitality and joyful attitude which she exuded throughout her 96 years of life. She was the cornerstone of her family, and her strength and love continue to inspire those who knew her.She was preceded in death by her son, Roy Honeycutt, III (Laura), son-in-law, Tommy Elliott, and sister, Bettye Williams (Jimmie).She is survived by her loving daughter, Maryanne Elliott, two cherished granddaughters, Katherine Dotson (Jake) and Emily Dotson, and niece, Melodye Ruby. Visitation 3pm - 7 pm, Tuesday, June 11, at Pearson's, 149 Breckinridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40207.Burial at Cave Hill Cemetery, 9:30am, Wednesday, June 12.Funeral service 11am, Wednesday, June 12, at Broadway Baptist Church, 4000 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207.In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to The Tommy Elliott Fund for Community Leadership.Arrangements under the direction of Pearson's, "Where Louisville Goes to Remember."Read Obituary