Nilah June Amadio, 92, of Berne, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 27, surrounded by her surviving four children. A native of Portland, Indiana, she was born to the late Harold & Mabel (Hines) Bost. June's legacy includes her children, Linda Gifford, Decatur, Rita (Tom) Hough of Wellington, FL, Joan Lane of Ft Wayne, and John (Cathy) Gifford, of Berkley, MI. Grandchildren, SarahJune (Bob) Corral, Luke (April) Walsh, Melissa Hough, Hannah(Joshua) Mazur, Jackson, and Cassidy Gifford. Great grandchildren, Isaac, Jacob, Ethan Corral, Charlie & Hadley June Walsh, Madison & Selah Winston. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Valerie Lynn, and dearest granddaughter Christi Mae Lane. She maintained treasured close relationships with her many nieces, nephews, and cousins. June graduated valedictorian of Governor I P Grey in 1948. She was an accomplished classical pianist from a young age and throughout her life had an "innate ear for music “. Gratefully, her talent and appreciation for music was passed along to her children! From a young child, she was a most eloquent writer, composing poetry, a completed autobiography, and personally created memory books gifted to each of her five children. Her creative & personal birthday/ occasion cards for her family and friends became a yearly treasure including the family birthday calendar. June engaged in & enjoyed lively conversations, being well versed in many subjects including politics, religion, philosophy & current events. One of her most treasured writings was "Desiderata”, plus several favorite life descriptive phrases including, “Aha moments”," Serendipity ", "NAMASTE" .... along with her favorite symbols; Butterflies, Hummingbirds & Rainbows. In her early life years, June was a well-known local resident of Berne, raising her five children, while being involved in many local civic & church organizations. In Oct 1970, she moved to Ft Wayne, and joined JC Penney SouthTown Mall management team where she remained until Sept 1973 when she was promoted to the New York Corporate offices, as Salary Cost Analyst. When the corporate offices moved to Plano, Texas some years later, she transferred, built a custom designed home, and lived until her retirement in 1996, when she was honored with special recognition of her longstanding contributing performance. After retirement, she moved to Wellington, Florida, where she resided until March of 2021, when she moved back to Indiana to be closer to her loving family. Her close family & friend connections over the miles, along with her creative writing projects continued up to the time of her passing. A truly inspiring, beloved Matriarch, her strong faith and prayers for her family continued to sustain until the very end. She will be greatly missed, yet the precious memories of her held dearly, will remain in the hearts of many whose lives she touched over her lifetime. "...there may be times you miss me, I guess I sort of hope you do, but smile when you think of me, remembering, I love you. Now there are many things for you to do, and so many ways to grow. So get busy, be happy and live your life! Miss me dear ones, but let me go!! “ ~ Blessings on your way! Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Liechty Funeral Home. A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.