June Marie Miller

June “Junebug” Marie Miller, 62, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 in West Des Moines, Iowa. June’s passing was sudden and unexpected, and she will be missed intensely by everyone who knew her.

June was born on July 19, 1963, to Wren Lefler and Ruby Allen in Loma Linda, California. She later moved to North Carolina, and eventually to Iowa to support her daughter’s college journey at Iowa State.
She was the light of every room—funny, engaging, and sharp as a whip. She embraced life fully and always wore a warm, welcoming smile. Music was a constant in her world; she always had the perfect song playing and was forever planning her next concert. The ocean was her favorite place, where her true “mermaid soul” felt most at home. She also had a deep passion for rescuing animals and was never without at least one beloved pet. Her love for animals was unmistakable, and they were naturally drawn to her in return.

She is survived by her daughter, Autumn Marks of West Des Moines, Iowa; siblings, Alan Gedraitis and Justine Lewis of Arizona, and Sarah Davis of Nashville, North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews and friends that loved her.

June was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Lewis Miller; and her parents, Wren Lefler and Ruby Allen.

Memorial contributions may be directed to any no-kill animal shelter or animal rescue in her memory. She loved rescuing and helping animals, and she would love donations to those causes.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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