Runette Justice Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Runette Justice, 85, of Allentown, formerly of Brooklyn NY, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Valley Manor, Coopersburg. She was the wife of the late Edward Henry Justice. Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Annie Pearl (Renfroe) Marshall. Before retiring, she worked as a 911 operator for the City of New York. She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy R. C. Church, Brooklyn, NY, where she taught Sunday School for 15 years, worked with the food pantry and as a caregiver to the sick and shut ins. Runette attended FIT and will be remembered for her love of fashion and extensive travel. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star while living in Brooklyn. Survivors: son Patrick Henry (his wife Evelyn) of AZ; daughters Ivy Orr (wife of the late Madison) of Savannah, GA, Janette C. Justice of Brooklyn, NY, Judy Justice of Allentown; brother Leroy Marshall; sister Leola Hamilton, both of Savannah, GA; 7 grandchildren, Lorraine C. Bowers (wife of Byron), Derek R. Tillman, Jr., Dominique A. Tillman, Matthew Chris, Andrew W. Justice, Avery P. Justice, Jarell L. Justice; 1 great granddaughter and 5 great grandsons. Memorial Service: 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 16 at Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 W. Highland St. Allentown. No calling hours. Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, c/o the funeral home.