She was the widow of John E. Williams to whom she was married to for 54 years, a retired seamstress and a member of First Assembly of God Church in Monticello but after her move, she joined Forrest Park Assembly of God Church in Pine Bluff. She was a true prayer warrior constantly keeping her friends and family in prayer. She recently told many that she was going to make her transition to heaven on her birthday which came to reality. Mrs. Juanita enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting, crocheting and cooking where she was known for her german chocolate cakes and homemade rolls. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tonya Adcock; a daughter, Dovey Adcock and the late Charles Adcock; three brothers, Nelson Brown, Floyd Brown and William Brown; and six sisters, Adeline Warren, Martha Nichols, Albertine Crossland, Cherrie Crossland, Betty Bonner and Mary Robertson.
She is survived by four daughters, Martha Holstead and husband Geary, Joan Bowden (her late husband, Dwain) and Karla Mitchell and husband Rusty all of Monticello and Mary Cooper and husband Gary of Hot Springs Village, AR; eight grandchildren, Chuck Adcock and wife Gaila of Benton, Randy Adcock and wife Sherry of Magnet Cove, Paige Stevenson of Ft. Worth, TX, Jason Holstead and wife Jodie of Monticello, Meredith McKoin and husband Heath of Conway, Rachel Thompson and husband Wes of Hot Springs, Marla Wells and husband Pee Wee of Monticello and Thad Mitchell of Monticello; seventeen great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, and one expectant great-great grandchild due in January.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Al Womack officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. There will be a visitation one hour preceding the funeral service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the chapel. You can sign Mrs. Juanita's guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(6)
Alvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 21, 2022 To family: our thoughts are with all you. Very sweet lady and always enjoyed visiting with her. Always had a helping hand. Lv and hugs to allDianne Lloyd
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 21, 2022 Karla, we were so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Please know we are thinking of you and your family. Our best to Martha, also. DiannJohn and Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 21, 2022 You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead. Cherish your memories and know she will be missed by many.Love,
John, Paige & Family
Sandra Stewart-South
Pine Bluff, AR Tuesday, December 20, 2022 I was so sad to hear this. She was always so sweet and ways had a smile to brighten your day!! She will be greatly missed!! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!!James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 20, 2022 Williams FamilyWe are very sorry for your loss.
Love and prayers
James and Kathy
Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 18, 2022 Dear Family, I am sorry to hear of Mrs. Juanita's passing. I have known her since 1972 when she babysat my first born Melanie. Mrs. Juanita was known as a fine Christian lady. I can see her pretty smile in my mind's eye now. Even though she is at peace now, from personal experience I know it is still difficult to give up your mom. You have my prayers and sympathy at this sad time.