She was a member of Second Baptist Church where she was a faithful Sunday School teacher, taught Bible Studies and was privileged to go on foreign mission trips to Brazil and Turkey. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Education at UAM and her Master's Degree in Special Education at University of Arkansas. She taught school for 35 years and was principal at age 23.
Although Juanita had many talents, her hobbies were camping, tennis, golf, traveling with her husband in his big truck and spending time with family and friends. She was Queen Bee in the Red Hat Society and was an avid Razorback fan.
Juanita is survived by her husband of 33 years, Winfred Dye of Monticello; two daughters, Crystal Pace of Little Rock and Dixie Pace of North Little Rock; three grandchildren, Jonathan Brown and wife Sarah of Golden, CO, Dustin Brown and wife Lori of Pittsburgh, PA and Courtney Crawford Laws and husband Joe of Ft. Collins, CO; six great-grandchildren, Ethan Brown, Ella Brown, Jackson Brown, Luke Laws, Owen Laws and Taylor Brown; six step-children, Cindy Forrest (Donnie), Shirley Baynes, Alice Forrest (Michael), Danita James (Mitch) all of Monticello and Sara Snead (Matt) of Little Rock; seventeen step-grandchildren and twelve step great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Mary Wallace and Ann Johnson both of Monticello; Jean Carr of Warren
Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Second Baptist Church, 1032 Old Warren Rd, Monticello, AR. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(13)
Carol Gifford
, AR Monday, April 16, 2018 Sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of visiting with her a few times. She was an interesting lady from what I gathered while talking to her.Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, April 16, 2018 Winfred & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Juanita was a special lady and friend. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort.With love & sympathy,
Janice
Gloria Ryburn
Monticello, AR Sunday, April 15, 2018 So very sorry for your loss! prayers and comfort to the familyPat Matthews
Maumelle, AR Sunday, April 15, 2018 Winford, Crystal, Dixie,Juanita was a dear friend of mine for many years. We took lots of wonderful trips together. She was a smart, loyal friend. God bless you!
Pat Matthews
Judy Selig
Benton, AR Sunday, April 15, 2018 I'm so sorry to learn of the loss of Juanita. She and my sister were good friends while growing up in school and church together. What a sweet person she was! Prayers of comfort for the family.Pat Matthews
Maumelle, AR Sunday, April 15, 2018 Winford, Crystal, Dixie,iJuanita was a dear friend for many years. We made many trips together over the years. She was a smart, loyal friend. i have already missed her a lot. my love to all three of you. Pat MatthewsPAT Matthews
, TX Sunday, April 15, 2018Krystal Peer
Monticello, AR Sunday, April 15, 2018 You were truly an angel with a heart of gold and You will be missed. Rest in Peace Mrs. Juanita!John M Bradley
Sun City West, AZ Friday, April 13, 2018 Juanita was a very nice lady. We were MHS Classmates. She always had a smile on her face and friendship in her heart. Res in Peace my dear friend.John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Friday, April 13, 2018 You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead.Love, John, Paige, & Boys
Judy Sipes Smith
Jacksonville, AR Friday, April 13, 2018 Crystal and all loves ones, I am so sorry for your loss. May Christ's love comfort you.linda rowe funderburg
monticello, AR Friday, April 13, 2018 my condolence to juanita's familymay God hold you close during this sad time
Tina Ferguson
Monticello, AR Friday, April 13, 2018 Dear Family,You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for you loss.May the Lord give you comfort and strength during this difficult time and days to come.