Born in Waco TX to Ray S. and Minnie Estelle (Funderburk) Edwards.
Juanita's first husband, Elbie Gunter was killed in action in 1944 in France during WWII.
She then married John Russell in 1946. They were married until his death in 2012.
She was a long time member of Fielder Road Baptist Church in Arlington.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband John Russell Sr, son John Russell Jr, and 2 grandchildren John and David Johnston.
Juanita is survived by her daughter Peggy Johnston of Arlington, son Charles Russell of Spring, grandchildren Laura Lambeth, James Johnston, Leslie Dowdle, Amy Russell, John Curtis Russell, and 4 great grandchildren, other family and friends, all who will miss her deeply.
“Your worst days are never so bad
that you are beyond the reach of God’s grace
Your best days are never so good
that you are beyond the need of God’s grace”