Mrs. Juanita Marie Johnson Anderson, age 81 of Palestine, Texas died at home in Palestine, Texas August 17, 2014.
SERVICE: Saturday August 23, 2014 at 1:00pm
Location: Evangelistic Temple, 3011 N Loop 256, Palestine, TX 75803
Officiating Minister: Rev. Roy G. Duncan
Eulogist: Rev. John Pyles, Sr.
Interment: Flint Hill Cemetery, Neches, Texas
Visitation:
Date/Time: Friday, August 22, 2014 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
Location: Emanuel FH-Palestine, 1721 W. Oak Street, Palestine, Texas 75801
Final Arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home-Palestine
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Life's Reflections of Juanita Marie Johnson Anderson
On August 3, 1933 in Neches, Texas, Juanita Marie Johnson was the third born to Clayton and Willie Mae Johnson.
Juanita attended Clemons Elementary, Junior High and High Schools. While at Clemons High, Juanita was a star athlete representing her school in the state track championships then held at Prairie View A & M University. Juanita was a sprinter competing in the 100 meter dash and 400 meter relay.
Juanita accepted Christ and was baptized at Evans Spring Baptist Church, Neches, Texas. Juanita later united with Flint Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Neches, Texas where her membership remained until her death. Juanita worked in the Healthcare profession for 50 years.
Juanita and Lell Anderson, Jr. were a devoted couple for 63 years. They were married February 10, 1951.
Juanita left her earthly home on August 17, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; one sister and son, Jerry Lee Anderson, Sr.
Left to cherish precious memories is her husband, Lell Anderson, Jr; two daughters, Sharon Anderson of Neches, LaNita Anderson Brown (Thomas) of Cedar Hill, TX; four sons, Lester Anderson, Sr. (Charlotte) of Palestine, TX, Charles Anderson, Sr. of Neches, TX, Gregory Anderson, Sr. (Jacqueline) of Palestine, TX, David Anderson of Houston, TX; one brother, Waylon Johnson of Tyler, TX; 23 grandchildren, 41 great granchildren; 6 great great granchildren; a host of other relatives and loving friends.