June Foreman Richards

December 28, 1930 - December 18, 2019

June Foreman Richards passed away peacefully on December 18, 2019 after a 15 month battle with cancer. She was 10 days shy of her 89th birthday. June was born on December 28, 1930 in St. Brides, VA, the daughter of John H. Foreman, Sr. and Indie Etheridge Foreman. She was predeceased by her husband of 32 years, Franklin Forrest "Dick" Richards, and her siblings Ann Tate, John H. Foreman, Jr. and Jaci Taplin. June was a veteran elementary school teacher, retiring after 41 years of teaching primary, special education and kindergarten classes. Throughout the years, she treated students to many circus and holiday shows, zoo trips and camps, and after retirement, continued to keep in touch with many former students who became lifelong friends. She was a long standing member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and throughout the years taught Sunday School, served on the Vestry, was a member of DOK and the ECW. Until her death, June was an avid gardener and loved all things floral. She was active in the Louisville Area Iris Society and supportive of gardening efforts across Louisville, including Botanica. In addition to many beloved friends, June is survived by her daughters, Kandy (Dan) Stroup and Cynthia Richards (Frank Wood), two grandchildren, David Stroup and Caroline (Mike) Morrison and her namesake and great-granddaughter, Eleanor June Morrison. A memorial service is planned for January 18th at 11:00 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church (2822 Frankfort Avenue Louisville, Kentucky). A reception will follow in the parish hall. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her name to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Waterfront Botanical Gardens or the American Cancer Society.