Mrs. Junerose Stapp Engle, age 88, of Winston lost her battle with lymphoma cancer peacefully at her daughter''s residence in Rome on Thursday, February 23, 2012. Mrs. Engle was born March 14, 1923 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late June Cox Stapp and the late Louella Willis Stapp. Mrs. Engle was a devout Christian and member of Ephesus Baptist Church in Winston. She was retired from the Internal Revenue Service as a case worker.

Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Sherry and Wayne Burnley of Rome and Candace Bonds of Winston; one sister, Ginny Dessinger of Cincinnati, OH; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Vandine Stapp of Milford, OH and Wayne and Diane Stapp of Cincinnati, OH; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and a number of other relatives.

A private memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

To everyone whose lives were brightened by just meeting her, we wish to thank you for your thoughts, prayers, call, cards, and any acts of kindness that you showed us during this time of going home celebration.

June was an active member of the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club and the Terrific Tuesday hiking group, and loved these people dearly. She so enjoyed hiking and talking to others about the love of her savior, Jesus Christ. We rejoice knowing that she is now with Him in her perfect body.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: JARRS (Jungle Aviation and Radio Service), P.O. Box 248, Waxhaw, NC 28173.

Hutcheson''s Memorial Chapel & Crematory of Buchanan is in charge of the arrangements.