June Burns Blackburn

June Burns Blackburn was born on March 1st, 1935 in Marshall County, Alabama. She passed away May 28th, 2016 at her home in Brentwood, Tennessee, shortly following the death of her husband, George Blackburn.

She is preceded in death by her husband, George Meredith Blackburn, Jr., parents James Basil Burns and Bertha Emma Stubbs Burns, brother James Burns, Jr., and son Robert K. Pearson.

June is survived by her daughter Michelle Peterson (Steve), three step-sons George M. III (Irina), Johnny B. (Mary), and Thomas W. Blackburn, siblings Bonnie Anderson, Jack Burns (Linda) and Deborah Smith (Kevin), grandchildren Meredith Blackburn Brown (Kris), Thomas Blackburn, Jr., Emma Peterson, David Peterson, one great-grandchild Massey Loraine Brown. She was an aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews.

June graduated from Giles County High School in Pulaski, TN and was a natural athlete. In high school, she won the title of All Regional, All District and All Middle Tennessee State in basketball, and was also team captain. Later in life, she still enjoyed playing sports and became a formidable tennis player, ranking as one of the top players at Sequoia Swim & Tennis club. After high school, June entered the work force, trying many different jobs before falling in love with the real-estate business. June was a Realtor for Haury & Smith Realty and Contractors, Inc., spending 40+ years with them, and earned respect and love from the real-estate community. During her time at Haury & Smith, June earned a lifetime membership in the Million Dollar Sales Club, along with many other awards for her success in the field. At 80, she retired in order to spend more time with her family.

June was a dedicated and loving grandmother, mother, sister, wife, and friend. She did everything for her family, from attending graduations to poetry readings. She was a fantastic chef, joyful piano player and fierce arm-wrestler. Holidays in her home were full of good food, warmth, and love. She enjoyed gardening with her husband George, always displaying a beautiful array of homegrown flowers on her table. June brought love and life into the world, and she will be dearly missed.

Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday June 7th from 4-7 at Brentwood-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home, 9090 Church St., Brentwood, TN 37027. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday June 8th at 10 AM at the Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 7931 McCory Ln., Nashville, TN 37221. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Radnor Lake, Habitat for Humanity, or the charity of your choice.