1930
June
2017
June Shelton Droke
June 8, 1930 — June 18, 2017
June Shelton Droke was born June 8, 1930 in Bethel Springs, TN the daughter of the late James Thurman and Edna Lee Wilson Shelton.
She was united in marriage to John Droke Jr. on May 17, 1952.
Mrs. Droke was a small town southern lady who packed her family up and moved when the Air Force called. She was a military wife for 20 years and traveled throughout Europe, lived in Germany, Greece, California, Texas, Alabama, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and Tennessee. She was committed to God, Country and family. She was a member of the Court Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Selmer, Tennessee and very involved in church activities.
She had a strong work ethic. She could repair a fence, work in the hay fields, maintain a beautiful vegetable garden, was a wonderful seamstress, and the most amazing cook. She was known for her potato salad, fresh coconut cake and pineapple cake. She was also the family historian and storyteller. She would entertain her grandchildren with stories of their parents and other family members.
Her legacy to her children and grandchildren, is one of love for God, country and family. She will forever be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Mrs. Droke departed this life on June 18, 2017 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 87 Years, 10 Days. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, John Droke Jr. of Selmer, TN; twin daughters, Faye (Droke) Turner of Bethel Springs, TN, Kaye Droke Duncan of Bethel Springs, TN; a son, Jeff Droke and wife Cynthia of Bethel Springs, TN; nine grandchildren, SSG. Mike Blankley and wife Angie, Kim Wilson and husband Dr. Brad Wilson, Lt. Brent Blankley and wife Lynn, Justin Presson and wife Lisa, Amy Conway, Kara Sloan and husband Curtiss, Jessica Droke, Sarah Droke, John Droke; eleven great grandchildren, Rylea Parker, Abigail Johnston, Lydia Tackett, Sailor Presson, Jacob Wilson, Ava Wilson, Luke Wilson, Breanna Blankley, Grayson Blankley, Shelby Crandon, Jack Blankley; and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Droke was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Shelton.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or www.diabetes.org/honor
She was united in marriage to John Droke Jr. on May 17, 1952.
Mrs. Droke was a small town southern lady who packed her family up and moved when the Air Force called. She was a military wife for 20 years and traveled throughout Europe, lived in Germany, Greece, California, Texas, Alabama, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and Tennessee. She was committed to God, Country and family. She was a member of the Court Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Selmer, Tennessee and very involved in church activities.
She had a strong work ethic. She could repair a fence, work in the hay fields, maintain a beautiful vegetable garden, was a wonderful seamstress, and the most amazing cook. She was known for her potato salad, fresh coconut cake and pineapple cake. She was also the family historian and storyteller. She would entertain her grandchildren with stories of their parents and other family members.
Her legacy to her children and grandchildren, is one of love for God, country and family. She will forever be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Mrs. Droke departed this life on June 18, 2017 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 87 Years, 10 Days. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, John Droke Jr. of Selmer, TN; twin daughters, Faye (Droke) Turner of Bethel Springs, TN, Kaye Droke Duncan of Bethel Springs, TN; a son, Jeff Droke and wife Cynthia of Bethel Springs, TN; nine grandchildren, SSG. Mike Blankley and wife Angie, Kim Wilson and husband Dr. Brad Wilson, Lt. Brent Blankley and wife Lynn, Justin Presson and wife Lisa, Amy Conway, Kara Sloan and husband Curtiss, Jessica Droke, Sarah Droke, John Droke; eleven great grandchildren, Rylea Parker, Abigail Johnston, Lydia Tackett, Sailor Presson, Jacob Wilson, Ava Wilson, Luke Wilson, Breanna Blankley, Grayson Blankley, Shelby Crandon, Jack Blankley; and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Droke was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Shelton.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or www.diabetes.org/honor
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Service Schedule
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Visitation
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
5:30 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Visitation
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
8:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Chapel Services
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
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