Mrs. June Chitwood Crunkleton, 80, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

Born on January 12, 1943 in Lavonia, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lester Lon Chitwood Jr. and Ruth Foster Chitwood. Mrs. Crunkleton was former lunchroom worker for the Hart County School System, and a retired buyer for the Hartwell Company. She was a member of the Hartwell Church of God. June was best known for her relationship with God, spiritual walk, love of her family, sense of humor, and her second to none cooking!

Survivors include her son: J. Richard Crunkleton (Lisa) of Stantonsburg, NC; daughter: Kristie Cole (Charles) of Anderson, SC; brother: Rev. Jerry F. Chitwood (Paulette) of Toccoa; two grandchildren: Katlyn Crunkleton Rhue (Zach) & Logan Crunkleton (Jessica); and one great-grandchild: Haven Rhue. Mrs. Crunkleton is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Roy Lee Crunkleton; and sister: Cheryl Milam.

The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Other times the family will be at their respective homes.

Funeral services for Mrs. June Crunkleton will be held Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Revs. Jerry Chitwood and Lonnie Bennett officiating.  Burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hartwell Church of God, P.O. 890, Hartwell, GA 30643.

The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.