of Marvell, AR

August 6, 1937 - November 7, 2024

Juanita Mae Pettie, 87, of Marvell passed away November 7, 2024 at her home with family at her side. Juanita was born on August 6, 1937 in Lee County Arkansas in the Aubrey community to the late Raymond Edward Morton and Bessie Inez Morton VonKanel. Juanita married her husband, Ervin Franklin Pettie and was a homemaker while raising their five children in Marvell, Arkansas until his death. Upon Ervin's passing she continued as a homemaker and supportive mother until her youngest children completed high school. In May 1997 she began working at H&M Lumber in West Helena, Arkansas and was a dedicated employee for over twenty years until illness forced her into retirement at the age of 82. Juanita was a member of Twin City Church of Christ.

Juanita leaves five children, DeWayne Pettie (Sheila) of Germantown, Tennessee, Vicky Wiggins (Donny) of Marion, Deanna Bartlett of Jonesboro, Perry Pettie of Marvell and Brian Pettie (LeAnn) of Bono; eight grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and three sisters, Betty Jo Drennan of Lexa, Jerry VonKanel of Lexa and Dianne Rymel (Randy) of Lonoke.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ervin and special friend, Don Gibson.

Active pallbearers will be Tyler Bartlett, Hunter Pettie, Connor Bartlett, Jackson Wiggins, Slade Pettie, Corbett Courtney and Casey Williams.

Memorials can be made to Twin City Church of Christ. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 10 to 11 at Twin City Church of Christ with graveside to follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Barton.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com