of Marshall, AR
May 4, 1934 - March 8, 2022
Today we celebrate the life and mourn the passing of Juanita Louise Kimbrell Kelley. Juanita was born May 4, 1934 in Leslie, Arkansas to Doyle Guy Kimbrell and Abbie Edna Overstreet Kimbrell. She passed from her earthly life at noon, Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
Juanita married Denver Kelley on September 14, 1951. They celebrated 56 plus years together until Denver's passing in 2008. To this union three sons, Darrell, Danny, and Dennis were born. Denver and Juanita resided on South Mountain, then moved to Jackson, California for a short time, then back to South Mountain for the remainder of their life. Juanita was a dedicated wife of 56 years, a hard worker which consisted of 35 years at the shirt factory, a wonderful cook, gardener, and quilter. Many a days were spent in her kitchen canning from her garden or processing her own meat. Juanita was the testament of an admired wife, mother, mother-in-law, and Granny to us all!
She was preceded in death by her parents, Doyle and Abbie Kimbrell; her husband, Denver Kelley; great-grandsons, Hayden Charles Mathis and Baby House; and sisters, Mildred Freeman and Ruby Hulsey.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Vivian Kelley, Danny and Pam Kelley, and Dennis and Sami Kelley, all of Marshall; grandchildren, Craig (Ashley) Kelley, Amber (Thomas) House, Justin (Tracy) Kelley, Amanda (Anthony) Mathis, Colton Kelley and Brooklyn Kelley; great-grandchildren, Dakota, Kimberly and Mason House, Camryn and Dylan Mathis, and Abby Kate Kelley; sisters, Margaret Laymon of Heber Springs, Edna Sitton of North Little Rock and Gladys Kimbrell of Conway; brother, Doyle Kimbrell of Conway; and many extended family and friends.
Funeral services for Juanita will be 2:00 PM Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Bill Derickson officiating. Special music will be performed by Cadie Hubbard. Visitation will be 1:00 till 2:00 PM preceding the service in the Chapel. Burial will be in Sulphur Springs Cemetery where Juanita will be laid to rest beside her husband, Denver. Pallbearers will be Dakota House, Charles McDaniel, Rob Woods, Aaron Reid, Clinton Cole and Jerrod Kimbrell. Honorary pallbearers will be James Hulsey, Gary Laymon, Steve Sitton, John Wayne Daniel and Randall Freeman.
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14 Condolence(s)
Patsy Ward
Friday, March 11, 2022
So sorry for your loss, I remember Juanita from the shirt factory. She was a sweet lady.
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Sorry to hear this boy's.
Linda Parks
Thursday, March 10, 2022
I worked with Juanita and Denver for many wonderful years. I appreciate the opportunity to have known such a wonderful lady. Prayers for comfort to the families.
Jeneane Ragland
Thursday, March 10, 2022
I was so saddened to hear about the loss of your Mother. My thoughts an prayers are with all of you.
Barbara Smith
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Juanita was a really hard worker. She did her job and did it perfect. She was one of a kind and one of the kindest ladies you would ever meet. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. God Bless each and everyone of you during this time.
Brenda Lewis
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
I am so very sorry for your loss and pray God will give you strength in the coming weeks. A Mothers love is very special.
Eddie & Pam Cannada
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
So deeply sorry to hear of Jaunita’s passing. She was such a sweet lady. Prayers for comfort now and in the days to come.
Betty L Barnes
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
So sorry to hear of Juanita's passing. I know she will rest easy beside her husband Denver, and they can walk hand and hand with our Lord and Savior on streets of gold. Prayers for all the family. I know she will be truly missed. May God give you peace and comfort. Betty and Ray Barnes
Nina bolen
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
So sorry for your loss..prayers fir you Vivian and family..
Nina bolen
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
So sorry for your loss..prayers fir you Vivian and family..
Toby and Becky Donley
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Mary Scheulen
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
My deepest sympathy to all of the family. Juanita was a wonderful lady!
Ms Juanita Kelly Family
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Danny, Pam, Amanda & boys. My prayers for you in the coming days ahead a head keep faith knowing your Mother & Granny is loved by many. She is a pillar to our community on South Mountain. We are keeping you in our heart & prayers. Amanda I'm here always.
Kathleen Gillum & Richard O Scott
John James
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Juanita was a great lady in every sense of the word.