June E. Crumpler

   June Emily Crumpler, 88, formerly of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Sunday (June 8, 2025) at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan.

   Born June 3, 1937 in Spokane, Washington, June was the daughter of Burt H. and Emily (Shorter) Adams. She married Hoke Edward Crumpler on June 22, 1955 in Martinez, California. He preceded her in death on March 16, 2019.

   A strong woman of faith, June was active with the Church of Christ where she taught Sunday School for many years and helped mentor younger women. June and Hoke were Foster Parents for infants for Christian Family Services for several year. June loved sewing and arts & crafts and more recently solving jigsaw puzzles.

   June was a stay at home wife and mother who loved caring for her family.

   Survivors include two children; Leroy Crumpler (Barbara) of Independence, MO and Nanette Willette (Bob) of Wamego; six grandchildren, Charmain Purvis, Amber Purvis (Michael Smalley), Burt Crumpler, Serena Crumpler, Christopher Willette (Colleen) and Laurie Willette; ten great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

   June was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hoke; a daughter, Daphene Crumpler; and four sisters, Hazel, Marion, Fran and Alberta.

   A Celebration of June’s life will be held Friday afternoon (June 13, 2025) at 1:00 p.m. at the Manhattan Church of Christ (2510 Dickens Ave) with Kevin Skidmore officiating. Burial will be in the Wamego City Cemetery.

   Visitation will be Thursday evening (June 12, 2025) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.

   Memorial contributions are suggested to Christian Family Services or In Search of the Lord's Way. Please make checks payable to the organization of your choice and those may be left with Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.