June Jeffers Boring

JUNE JEFFERS BORING 1929-2008 In her office, which she designed, at Midtown Manufacturing Company, things still look the same. There are accounting books of original entry, which were hand written and covered over half a century. Above her typewriter is a picture of her beloved home, Lindale, in Kingston, TN. Rosland Carter stayed there. This is where June hosted many receptions and fundraisers for political candidates and their wives. She hosted family reunions and swimming parties for the Fairest of the Fair contestants. On another wall are plaques for “Mrs. Democrat of Roane County 1978”; “Tennessee Colonel 1976”; Past Chairman of Roane County Democratic Party 1980-81 (the only woman to hold this position); Treasurer of Roane County Democratic Party 1972-80; Member of the Governor’s Advisory Committee for Roane County; Delegate to eight 3”’ District Democratic Conventions; Delegate to three National Democratic Conventions; Leader in establishing the Labor Day Picnic and Permanent PTA Life Membership. In her conference room are framed invitations to three Presidential Inaugurations; reception at the White House and photos with President Carter; Vice President Mondale; President Clinton & Hilary Clinton and Vice President Gore and Tipper Gore. On another wall are blue ribbons won at the Roane County Fair for needlework and oil painting. These along with antique furniture were her hobbies. Photo albums are always present in her office. She enjoyed the photos of her youth in Morgan County, her college days at TN. Tech and her extensive travels in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the Mediterranean Islands. By birth and faith June were Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church in Kingston, TN. June’s husband of 60 years, Dale Boring of Kingston; her daughter and son-in- law, Linda and Rolland Fuller of Rockwood and grandson, Matthew Fuller of Columbia, S.C. and brother-in-law, H.C. Nelson of Kansas City, Mo survive her. June was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Bessie Jeffers; sister, Evelyn Nelson; brothers A.J. Jeffers and Willard Jeffers, Jr. and daughter, Betsy Boring. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 18, 2008 from 6-8 P.M. at Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston. The funeral service will follow at 8 P.M with the Rev. Keith Knight officiating. Internment will be Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 11am at Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery in Cleveland, TN.www.kykerfuneralhome.com

June Jeffers Boring

June 23, 1929 - April 16, 2008