June Hunt Sargent

June Hunt Sargent was born May 10, 1932, in Bridgeport, Connecticut and was called home by God the morning of September 16, 2023, after a brief illness. She was the only child of Emily and Ted Hunt. Shortly after she was born, the family sailed to Galveston and then traveled on to Port Isabel where June was reared. June graduated from Texas A & I University in Kingsville and then moved to Washington DC where she worked for Senator Lloyd Benson. After living in the nation’s capital for several years, June moved back to Texas where she lived for the remainder of her life.

Upon her return to Texas, she attended a church gathering in McAllen where she met a young man named Jack Sargent. He offered her a ride home in his bright red MG which she gladly accepted. Little did they know that the ride would last for 66 years. June and Jack had a marriage that was an example to many—especially their children. Their deep love and devotion to each other was evident to everyone who spent time with them. They both loved to travel and explore North America in their car, their motorhome and Jack’s airplane. Their adventurous spirits inspired trips around the world on cruise ships, highways, trains, ferries, and even camels.

June’s life was centered around her faith, her family, her friends, and the P. E. O. sisterhood. June volunteered frequently and she diligently gave her best effort to every organization that she offered to help.

Her faith was nurtured as a child and became an integral part of who she was. She sang in church choirs, played the handbells, participated in Bible Studies, was involved in women’s circles, and lived a life of service to others. She even served as The Church Hostess at her church in El Paso.

June loved her family. June’s devotion to Jack (and his devotion to her) was so strong that it’s almost impossible to talk about June without talking about Jack. She joyfully and willingly made many sacrifices for her family over the years and always put their needs above her own. She loved her children, but her son-in-law and daughter-in-law might have been her favorites. Nothing could surpass the love she had for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were perfect in her eyes and were her pride and joy. Nana was her new favorite name. If nicknames are a sign of admiration, then June was the queen: She was known as Nana, Mom, The Bug, June-Bug, and The Count.

June never met a stranger and conversations with her were never short. She gave compliments often and was sincere and genuine in her appreciation of others. If you were befriended by Jack and June, you would have made a lifelong connection. Their ability to keep up with people scattered around the world was amazing.

June had a long-standing commitment to the P. E. O. sisterhood. These were the sisters she had longed for as an only child. She quickly rose to leadership positions and served as the Texas State President in 1978. She and Jack attended every State Convention for at least 51 years and their commitment to the P.E.O. sisterhood has made a lasting impact on countless individuals. June was so proud and honored to have had a scholarship at Cottey College established in her name. Through that scholarship her commitment to educating deserving women will continue for years to come. June exemplified the true meaning of P.E.O. Four days after her illness was diagnosed, June traveled to Austin to support the incoming State President at a tea where June had a chance to have one more visit with the women who meant so much to her.

Jack’s death in 2021 was a blow to the entire family, but especially June. Rather than focus on her loss, June committed herself to making the most of her time without her dear husband at her side. She befriended many incoming residents at Morningside to help ease their transition to new living arrangements. The family is so grateful for the concern shown by June’s friends. Upon learning of her malignant brain tumor, June leaned on her faith and told everyone that she knew that the God who had walked with her for 91 years would walk with her through her illness. She expressed gratitude for every kindness shown to her. As her death neared, the veil between Heaven and Earth began to grow thinner and June comforted her family with visions of Jack and Heaven. It is an incredible comfort to know that June is now in Heaven with Jesus and Jack, and we know that Jesus understands that the first person she wanted to see was Jack.

June was preceded in death by her parents, Emily and Ted Hunt; and her beloved husband of 66 years, Jack Sargent. She is survived by her children: sons, Dr. Charles Sargent, Darrell Sargent and his wife, Tammy; and daughter, Holly Youngquist and her husband, David; grandchildren, Hunt Youngquist and his wife, Eliza, Lucy Diepenhorst and her husband, Josh, Billy Jones and his wife, Alex, and Ryan Jones and his wife, Hilary; great-grandchildren, Jack and Thomas Youngquist, Otillie Jones, and Graham Jones. June is also survived by her son-in-love, Jim Hernandez and her grandchildren-in-love, Kayla and Nikki Hernandez.

Services will be on Thursday, September 21, at First Presbyterian Church at 2:00 in the afternoon. Please click the link to view the livestream: https://vimeo.com/event/3572029

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:

Make Checks Payable: P.E.O. FoundationMemo line: June Hunt Sargent / CC Scholarship FundMail to: Carol Marquardt – TCCSF Treasurer440 English Oaks CircleBoerne, Texas. 78006