June Bond, 1204 Greenwood Ave., Danville, VA passed peacefully to eternal life with her Lord on September 30, 2015. Her greatest joy in life was her children and

grandchildren who stood by her bedside so faithfully during her illness of thirteen years.June was born to Margaret Beale Nelson and Willard Beale on July 16, 1937 both of whom

predeceased her. On October 6, 1956 she married the love of her life, James "Jim" Bond, who also predeceased her on June 19, 2014. Together they traveled the world

with the US Navy and upon Jim's retirement they returned home to Danville to raise their three children.

June is survived by her daughter, Kathy Cassidy and husband Paul of Providence, NC; two sons, Charles Bond and wife Bobbie of Pelham, NC, Michael Bond and wife

Donna of Danville; four grandchildren, Jessica Hatch and husband Adam, Julie Cassidy,and Crystal and Tiffany Bond; great-grandson, Jonathan Murphy; sister, Judy Yeaman

and husband Kenneth; brother, Wesley Nelson and wife Priscilla; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Until her health failed, June was a dedicated member of Schoolfield Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and participated in many of the Church's programs.

She graduated from Schoolfield High School and attended Danville Memorial Hospital

School of Nursing. After returning to Danville, she was employed by DRMC. Her last position with DRMC was at Stratford Nursing Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 02, 2015, at Swicegood Funeral Chapel with Pastor David Turbyfill officiating. Interment will follow at

Schoolfield Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 01, 2015 at Swicegood and at other times the family will be at the residence.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Schoolfield Baptist Church,12 Schoolfield Dr., Danville, VA 24541 or to Alzheimer's research at act.alz.org. The

family would like to express their appreciation for the prayers and care given during June's illness and at this time of loss with special appreciation to Pastor David Turbyfill

and the Church members for their faithfulness.

Swicegood Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Bond family.

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