June Redford Reid, 94, of Stanton, passed away peacefully Monday, October 24, 2011. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Stanton at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 29, 2011 with viewing from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, October 28, 2011 at Gilbreath Funeral Home in Stanton. June was born at home on June 29, 1917 to Elder S. N. Redford and Henrietta Milton Redford in Llano County, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers, Mark, Tomy, and Wilson Redford and 3 sisters, Grace Talley, WillEtta Short, and Mabel Osbourn. Survivors include her husband of 73 years, Stanley Reid of Stanton; sister, Ruth Hopson; daughter, Glen Reid Baker; son and daughter-in-law, Gary Reid and Ruth Lewis Reid all of Stanton; four grandchildren, Amy Baker of San Bruno, California, Anna Baker of Rockwall, Casey Reid of Stanton, and Jacob Reid of Hill AFB, Utah. Also surviving are 13 great-grandchildren, Duncan Baker, Elliott and Brennan Dwire, Jonah Kai Baker, Myka and Kiley Reid, Leslie Popham, Zach and Nathan Tryson, Delaney Thames, Caitlyn and Elliot Reid; grandsons-in-law, Gary Landis and Jason Dwire; granddaughters-in-law, Dylana Provancha Reid and Sharon Henson Reid; sisters-in-law, Jean Reid of Midland and Elenia Reid Haynes of Rogers, Arkansas, and many nieces and nephews to four generations. June married Stanley Reid on January 16, 1938 at her parents' home, immediately after graduating as a Registered Nurse from Brady Sanitorium's nursing training in Brady, Texas. She worked for 60+ years as a nurse in and around Martin County in many capacities at the Martin County Hospital, as a public health volunteer, and a school nurse (Grady and Flower Grove). She initiated and taught an LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) training program at MMH and established a volunteer Candy Striper group. June was twice honored as Woman of the Year by the Martin County Chamber of Commerce. She was a proud member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority and faithful community worker in Home Demonstration Club, 4-H program, Girl Scouts, charity drives, PTA and Stanton ISD parent activities. She was a champion for historical preservation with memberships in Daughters of the American Revolution, Permian Basin Museum Institute, and Martin County Historical Survey Commission. She spearheaded establishment of the Martin County Historical Museum (serving 12 years as curator and 9 years as Chairman of the Board). She organized the Permian Basin American Heritage Program, Junior Historian Club and sponsored Cap Rock Collections at the museum. She was instrumental in establishing Memorial Park in downtown Stanton and in restoration of the Connell House as part of the Museum.She was a dedicated family genealogist with extensive personal archives in her home. She published a Redford family history, Francis Redford – Emigrant to America 1635. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Stanton, serving as Librarian for many years, organizing and rebinding many books and hymnals. She truly cherished all her family and friends and was loved in return.Memorials may be sent to Martin County Historical Museum, P.O. Box 929, Stanton, Texas 79782.Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,