June Anne Rash Piley

06/01/1951 - 07/06/2026

June Anne Rash Piley, age 75, passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2026, with family at her side.

Born on June 1, 1951, in Orlando, Florida, June Anne Rash Piley was the beloved daughter of Raymond Levi Rash and Mary Elizabeth Vernon Rash. She was raised in Orlando, where she spent her early years surrounded by the love of her family.

In 1973, June married the love of her life, David Allen Piley. Together they built a life centered on love, faith, and family, sharing more than five decades of marriage filled with devotion, adventures, and cherished memories. Their love for each other was unmatched and inspiring to everyone around them.

June devoted her professional life to education and the success of others. She worked as an English teacher before serving as a literacy program director, where she found her true calling in helping others. She was deeply committed to teaching adults to read, write, and earn their GEDs, believing that education could transform lives. Her patience, encouragement, and compassion empowered countless students to achieve goals they once thought were beyond their reach.

June was known for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering love for her family and friends. She had a quiet strength, a generous nature, and a gift for making others feel welcomed and cared for. Her greatest joy came from those she loved, and she treasured every moment spent with her family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Steven Travis Piley.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, David Allen Piley; her loving daughter, Tracy Renee Piley Koerper; her son-in-law, Gregory Eldon Koerper; her grandson, Ryan Nicholas Koerper; her granddaughter , Lauren Nicole Koerper; her two great grandsons; her sister, Theresa Rash, of Carrboro, North Carolina; her brother, Glen Rash, of Casselberry, Florida; as well as extended family members and many dear friends who will forever cherish her memory.

A memorial service celebrating June’s life will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home in Opelika, Alabama. Visitation with the family will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Though her passing leaves an immeasurable void, June’s legacy of love, compassion, steadfast devotion to her family, and lifelong commitment to helping others will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be remembered for her warmth, her grace, and her loving spirit.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.