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Obituary for June A. Wells Her Life . . . June Adrienne Wells was born on January 18, 1935 in Reading Berkshire, England to the union of Isabel Ross and Arthur Clutson. As a young girl, June excelled in sewing, singing and enjoyed cooking along with baking while completing her secondary school levels in Reading. During this time, WWII was ongoing, and she would often tell stories of what it was like growing up during the war. She would tell how she and her sister Pam were walking in town and in an instant they were pulled under stairs to avoid a stray bomb that was dropped on their town by the Germans before returning to their base. She reminisced about how food was rationed during the war, however, her sister Pam worked at a butcher shop and would often bring home much sought after butter and meat for the family. She was the youngest of 8 children and due to the large family size, their home in Reading was fortunate to have a bomb shelter built in the backyard. They were photographed for an article in the local newspaper about it. The war made a lasting impression on June, as seen in most of her photos she would usually make the V for Victory sign. After graduating, she would go on to use her sewing skills to work as a professional seamstress in tailor shops in Reading. June met, the love of her life, Cephas Wells in England while he was stationed at the Royal Air Force Greenham Common in Berkshire, England. They were married in Reading on December 18, 1957. June joined Cephas in Fresno, California on December 20, 1958 after his four years of service was completed. Fresno is where they made their home while raising a family. June spent her days as a homemaker and seamstress and would often help Cephas with the family store business. She was known by many for her delicious chocolate chip cookies and cheesecakes. In 1965, June was taking classes to obtain her US citizenship. She was such a great student that she was asked to teach a class at the citizen prep school in Fresno. She was unable to finish her citizenship classes as she found out she was expecting her youngest child. June and Cephas attended Saint Marks United Methodist Church in Fresno, where June was very active. She especially loved planning the annual church tea where she used her baking and decorating skills. June’s warm and friendly personality welcomed everyone. She loved being a part of the Saint Marks Church family while raising her children and grandchildren often having them participate in the church programs throughout the years of growing up. June made lifelong friends while attending until her health prevented her from driving. June’s passion in life was singing and she shared her vocal ability and love of music with her family. Often days were filled with music, singing and re-enacting musicals such as The Sound of Music and Phantom of the Opera. June Adrienne Wells departed life on Friday, May 10, 2019. She was surrounded by her family with lots of love, music and singing. Preceding her in death is Arthur Clutson, Isabel Ross Clutson, Vera Elliot, Allen Clutson, Arthur Clutson II, and Iris Selmon. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of over 60 years, Cephas Wells; her children: Dr. Richard Clutson (Patricia Ziebol), Crystal Wells Williams (Percy Williams), Rachel Wells Barnes (Chester Barnes, Jr.), and Jeffrey Ross Wells (Susan Wells), Michael Clutson, PHD. Family in England: Sisters - Joan Reese and Pamela Fairminer; Brother - Roy Clutson Her grandchildren: Andrew Wells (Lauren Wells), Alyssa Williams, Nicole Clutson, Kevin Clutson, Taylor Clutson, Isabelle Clutson, Charlotte Clutson, Emily Clutson, Rosie Clutson, Lawrence Clutson, Breana Barnes and Shelby June Barnes. Her children and grandchildren will always cherish her never ending love, kindness and positive spirit.

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June Adrienne Wells

January 18, 1935 - May 10, 2019