Mildred Juanita Pendergrass

Mildred Juanita Pendergrass, 78, the Angels took her home to Heaven on Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Leo, Indiana. She was born in Jewell Ridge, VA, to the late Ira Wade and Vernia Esther (Christian) Roberts. Juanita married Kyle Pendergrass on April 20, 1961, and he survives. She was strong in her faith and was a member of Grabill Missionary Church. Juanita was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed. Surviving are her children, Lisa (Dave) DeStefano, Rebecca Pendergrass, and Philip Pendergrass; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and siblings, Milfred Roberts, Johnny Roberts, Lynn Bales, and Lavina (Bob) Rye. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Buddy and Jimmy Roberts. A funeral service will take place at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, with calling two hours prior, beginning at 11am. Burial services will be private.