June Sandsvick Thurston, 93, passed away in Richmond, VA on Sunday, May 17, 2020. June was born in Florida to the late Alf Peter Sandsvick and Anna Johansen Sandsvick Moran. She grew up in Lake Telemark, New Jersey. She is also predeceased by her husband, John W. Thurston, who she married in 1947; her grandson, Jason Thurston; and granddaughter, Holly Boyd. June is also preceded in death by three siblings. She is survived by her children, John W. Thurston, Jr. and wife Linda, Larry Thurston and wife, Judy, and a daughter, Cheryl Firster and her husband David; six grandchildren, Shannon, Nathan, Stephanie, Tori, Heather , and Scott; and 5 great grandchildren Abby, Rowan, Austin, Tyler and Christian; and her sister Audrey Summers. Throughout her career, she was a pre-school teacher at Cinderella School and manager at University Apartments. She also served as president of the Elizabeth River Shores Garden Club and was a former member of NARF Wives Women’s Club.
There will be a private graveside service starting at 11am, Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Please post your condolences to the family on the funeral home website.
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