Wednesday, July 15, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born November 9, 1928 in Carey, Texas, the daughter of John Henry and Viola Lurlene (Morgan) Burns.
Juanita was an Arlington resident for 40 years and formerly a resident of Odessa, Texas.
In Arlington, she had a home childcare business, where she took care of many children,
including her grandchildren. She took pride in having loving parents and growing up on a cotton farm. Juanita loved craft making, and southern cooking for her family and friends and was known for her hospitality. She was proud of and deeply loved her family. Juanita was an active charter member of St. John the Apostle United Methodist Church in Arlington, Texas. She enjoyed the fellowship, the activities, and the many friends she made there.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband of 56 years, C.W. Hunter, Jr. of Arlington,Texas; sister, Elizabeth Wilson of Childress,Texas; and brother, John Henry Burns.
Juanita is survived by her daughters: Cynthia Ann Wood and husband, Danny of Benbrook, Texas, and Brenda Gail Thomas, also of Benbrook, Texas; granddaughter: Emily Rose Carroll of Farmer’s Branch, Texas; grandsons: Ryan Alan Wood (Monica) of Benbrook, Texas, and Robin Blake Wood (Jeffrey Guempel) of San Francisco, California; brother: George Burns (Ellen) of Hobbs, New Mexico.
Memorial contributions may be made in Juanita’s name to The SJA Endowment Fund,
St. John the Apostle United Methodist Church, 5450 Mansfield Rd, Arlington, TX 76017.
A visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Moore Funeral Home, 1219 N. Davis Drive, Arlington, Texas 76012. Graveside services will follow at 10:30 AM at Moore Memorial Gardens, 1219 N. Davis Drive, Arlington, Texas 76012.
A memorial service to celebrate Juanita’s life will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM at St. John the Apostle United Methodist Church, 5450 Mansfield Rd, Arlington, TX 76017.
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