June Elaine Batzel passed away on April 15, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Lyndhurst, Virginia, June lived a life defined by strength, devotion, and deep love for her family. She fought hard until the very end, showing the same strength and resilience she carried throughout her life. Above all, June’s greatest joy was her family. She loved her husband, Dan, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren beyond words. She was the heart of her family—their Queen—and she was deeply cherished in return. June is survived by her husband, Dan, and three of her five children, Lee Rhodes (Robyn), Channon Elaine Rickard-Ryan (Chris) and Tony Rhodes (Thuy) Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren, Ashly (Nathan), children Laila and Caleb, Taylor, Travis, (Travis’s partner Starr Mans preceded him in death on May 22, 2025), children Seth, Leighton, Victor and Trinity, Brittni (Brandy), Quintin and Ava, Diana, and Izzy, Amber (Eric), Kayla (Mike),Jordan, Michael, Eric (Alexia), Ashley, Nick (Maevis), Valary, lovingly named in her honor, Stella, Harper, her sisters, Joyce, Wanda (Phil), Sharon (Kenny), Carolyn (Richard), 2 great-great-grandchildren, 3 nieces and 8 nephews Jeffrey Haynes (Vivian), Mark Haynes, Neal Lobban (Lisa), Brian Lobban (Jennifer), Sherry Reed (Marshall), Pennie Raynes (Dale), David Campbell, Michelle Jordan (Danny), Todd Campbell (Mafalda), Troy Campbell (Lydia), Rodney “Shane” Cline. Honorary grandchildren, Alexia, and Maevis. She is also survived by her life long best friend Jean Howard (Randy). June adored all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and thought they were all so handsome and beautiful. They were the light of her life and brought her immense pride and joy. June was preceded in death by her daughters Rhonda Rhodes and Shawn Rhodes Hux; her parents, Rexford and Halcie Haynes; her brother, Billie Haynes; her sister, Patsy Lobban; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Art and Dorothy Batzel. June’s life was built on love, loyalty, and unwavering devotion to her family. She created a home filled with warmth and belonging, where everyone felt seen and cared for. Her legacy lives on through every generation she leaves behind, and she will be forever missed, forever honored, and forever loved.
Services will be held at:
The Church of God at
3:00 PM - April 25, 2026
1203 Lithia Pinecrest Road
Brandon, FL 33511
Please contact Bloomingdale Florists
827 East Bloomingdale Avenue
Brandon, Fl 33511
Phone: 813-654-7304
Toll Free: 1-800-940-7304
if you need information regarding flower delivery, otherwise just have flowers delivered directly to church on Saturday, April 25.
To view the live stream, please click the link below with the Church of God at Brandon.
https://brandonchurchofgod.com/june-batzel-memorial
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1203 Lithia Pinecrest Road
Brandon, FL 33511
