of Paris, AR

June 23, 1932 - January 3, 2025

Juanita Cruz, 92, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 in Waldron.

Juanita was born June 23, 1932 in Imperial Valley, California to her parents, Felix and Maria Rodriguez. She worked for several years as a custodian at Long Beach State University in California before retiring and moving to Arkansas to be closer to her family. Juanita loved to cook and have family and friends over to the house for pool parties or to just cook out. She would serve homemade refried beans and tacos that she was known for. Juanita loved animals; she had several birds and dogs throughout the years. She lived a very simple and quiet life and was a devoted Catholic; you could find several Catholic figurines throughout her house displaying her religion.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cruz; one brother, Fumby Rodriguez; two sisters, Fena Rodriguez and Stella Rodriguez and one grandson, David Hernandez.

She is survived by one daughter, Janet Hernandez and husband, Robert Thurman of Paris, Arkansas; one brother, Felix Rodriguez and wife, Gloria of Houston, Texas; one sister, Valen Duarte and husband, Vincent of La Mirada, California; one granddaughter, Joanna Thurman of Clarksville, Arkansas; one great grandchild, Alexandra Nuno; one great-great grandchild, Toni Nuno and several other family members and friends.

There will be a rosary service at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Roller Funeral Home in Paris, followed by a committal service at Oakwood cemetery next to the funeral home.

Rosary service and committal services are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Robert Thurman, Kenny Schluterman, Mike Schluterman, Jerry Cravens, Bobby Sewell and Larry Weisenfels.

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