Mary June Wilcox

Mary June Wilcox, age 90, formerly of Shelby, died March 22, 2009 in Lakeland, Florida.

She was born September 18, 1918 in Centerton, Ohio the daughter of the late Frank and Daisy (Reed) Gates. She was a 1937 graduate of Willard High School where she played on the girl’s basketball team. She retired from the First National Bank in Shelby as a teller.

She is survived by many nieces and nephews throughout the United States.

June has been reunited in God’s home with her beloved husband,
Verlin Jack Wilcox, who preceded her in death on June 5, 2005. Also preceding her in death were 6 siblings and their spouses along with sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Graveside services will be on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 11:30 AM at Oakland Cemetery in Shelby with Edward Taylor officiating. Memorial expressions may be made to Crestview High School Girls’ Basketball Program, 1495 State Route 96, Ashland, Ohio 44805. On-line condolences may be made at penwellturner.com
The Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, is in charge of the arrangements.