She was an employee of Burlington Industries for many years, a homemaker and was a member of the Green Hill Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Funderburg and Charlie Marter.
Survivors include her husband, Willie Smith of Oak Grove, LA; one son, David Wilson and wife Regina of Monticello; three step-daughters, Tina Ledford, Karen Rae and Marcy Balkind of Spartanburg, SC; one sister, Nancy Marter of Monticello; two brothers, Donald and James Marter of Monticello; two grandchildren, Kevin Wilson and Samantha Culpepper; nine step-grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be two hours prior to service time. Memorials may be made to the Green Hill Cemetery Association, c/o Travis Stephenson, 204 Green Hill Rd, Wilmar, AR 71675. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(9)
Cindy McKinstry
Little Rock, AR Saturday, December 19, 2015My prayers & thoughts are with the family.
God Bless, Cindy
Sandra Dowles
MerRouge, LA Wednesday, December 16, 2015 So Sad to hear of Ms. Juanitas passing. I always looked forward to Wednesday when I would come to help out and we would pray together. You will be missed! God Bless You all at this difficult time.Sandra
Marty Ellis
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 13, 2015 I always thought alot of Juanita, she was a great person! I'll never forget the time we went fishing together at Lake Chicot or the time we went to see Percy Sledge in concert-what great memories! May God be with her family during this time of grief. As she will surely be missed by many! MartyBilly Joe Wilson
Pine Bluff, AR Saturday, December 12, 2015 David so sorry for the Loss of your Mother. May The Lord our God Bless you and your Family !!Carole (Doss) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Friday, December 11, 2015 Juanita and I spent our early years growing up together at Green Hill like so many others. Our lives centered around the church. Over the years we had lost touch but my heart and my prayers are with her family at this sad time. Praying the Lord will give you the strength, comfort and peace that only He can.Carole (Doss) Rushing
linda R. FUNDERBURG
MONTICELLO, AR Friday, December 11, 2015 I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS .. I AM OUT OF TOWN AND CAN NOT ATTEND THE SERVICE.... MY SYMPATHY TO JUANITA'S FAMILY.. MAY god HOLD YOU CLOSE DURING THIS SAD TIMEScott and Barbara Dunn
Oak Grove, LA Friday, December 11, 2015 It was a real blessing to have known Mrs. Juanita. She was such a nice lady and will be missed by everyone who knew her. Our prayers go out to her family with love and sorrow.Scott and Barbara Dunn
Jennifer Marter Gavin
Monticello, AR Friday, December 11, 2015 David and Regina I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Aunt Juanita's passing. I have tons of fond memories of her from my childhood. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed. You are in my thoughts and my prayers. Love you guys, JenniferBarbara Burks McElroy
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 10, 2015 You were like a sister to me. I will always cherish the memories you have left with me. David and Shine and family I am praying for you during this time.