Juanita Hampton

Juanita Hampton was born in Hartley, Kentucky on January 20, 1941 and passed away in Lansing, Michigan on June 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Opal Wright, her husband Bennie Dean of 54 years, daughter Lorie Danette Lewis, her infant child Rhonda Lavette, twin brother Wendell (Rocky) brother George, sisters Gayle, Marie and Faye. And her son in law Chris Adsit. She is survived by her daughter, Eunice Adsit (Don) She is also survived by her brother Chester ( marites), her son in law Don Lewis and grandson Benjamin Lewis. Also survived by her honorary adopted grandchildren Savannah Curtis and Lauren Bedwell (John).

Juanita was raised in the coal mining town of Weeksbury, Kentucky. She lost her mom at an early age and at the age of 15, she took a bus to Michigan for a better life. She met up with Bennie Dean and they made a wonderful life together with the help of family and friends. Dad worked hard and so did she. She worked as a cashier at Yankee's Dept store for a while and she loved it! We even got to meet Actress Debbie Reynolds! She made friends everywhere she went, customers and coworkers enjoyed her fun loving humor. She finished out her working days at Capital Bedding making mattresses with her wonderful best friend Peggy Kiwala who got her the job. They had great times!

Juanita loved people and especially babies! When she was out shopping she had to talk to every baby we went by. She could start up a conversation with anyone, anywhere and any time. Juanita collected angels and why not she was an angel on earth. Juanita was and will always be loved by all the nieces, nephews, and grandkids, and she loved all of them so much! She was a cool aunt and Grandma! Known as the "crazy lady" by many. Juanita was fortunate to live in Williamston Lakes with all the wonderful friends and neighbors there that gave her so much love and support. Juanita was also fortunate to have a caregiver that is just a shining star, Christina Roche and her husband Ike and all the children showed mom such love and affection. Juanita loved them all and Christina was with her on her own accord after her services were not needed anymore and even sat with her and tidied her room the day before she passed. Lastly Juanita loved her Grandson Ben with all of her being and would do anything for him.

The funeral service for Juanita will be July 1, 2023 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home 900 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan 48912 Immediately following will be a luncheon supplied by the wonderful friends and neighbors of Juanita, Williamston Lakes Clubhouse 2300 E. Grand River, Williamston, MI.