Junella "June" (Hall) Gaston, age 82 of Dayton, Ohio, departed this life very peacefully on December 3, 2022. She was born on April 24, 1940 in Xenia, Ohio to the late Laupbert Hall and Ella Clay Wills. Junella was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, John "A.J." Gaston and sister Emma Basey.

Most of her childhood days were spent in Louisville, Kentucky where she received her primary school education. As a teenager she relocated to Dayton, Ohio where she remained throughout her adulthood. A variety of employment opportunities were presented that allowed her to financially support her family. Junella secured a position at the Mound Lab and after 25 years of service retired.

Junella accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at a young age. She was a faithful church member of Revival Center Ministries and enjoyed praising with the choir as well as listening to the preached word. She had a love of sewing and crocheting, creating beautiful items.

Junella is survived by her children: Jerome (Doris) Frierson; Sherman (Charity) Frierson; Regina Frierson; and Iler Cornelius Crawford. Grandchildren: Jeffrey (Andrea) Frierson; Daeonte' Frierson; Janayne Frierson-Pitts; Julian Frierson; Callie Frierson; Desirae Frierson; Jessie Frierson; Giordan Frierson; Malcolm Byrd; Quinton Crawford. Sister: Edwina (James) Anderson; Brother: Tony M. Basey; Step-Sisters: Mary Hall and Gloria Hall. A host of great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins and friends.

Family and friends are welcome to gather for a Celebration of Life from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, in Dayton, Ohio. A Memorial Service will begin at 3:00pm.

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