Juanita Mildred Theisen

Juanita Mildred Theisen was born July 22, 1923 in McCurtain, OK went to be with Jesus on November 28, 2012 in Mesquite, TX after a lengthly illness. Preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Essie Goodwin; brother, LC Goodwin and grandmother, Lillian Tharp. Survived by daughters, Gayle O'Briant and husband, Arthur, Essie McDaniel and husband, Randy; niece, Sherry McCulloch and husband, Harold and daughter, Shelly McCulloch; nephew, David Goodwin and wife, Inge; grandchildren, Michael Elkin, Shahn Mack, Laura Elkin, Christopher O'Briant, Brenda Burriss, Robyn Farrell, , Randy McDaniel and Jeff McDaniel; 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Juanita lived an interesting and full life. She served in the U.S. Navy, had her own business, worked in politics, retired from the U.S. Post Office, became bored and went to work at the Attic Storage. Juanita loved God, her family, spreaded the love of Jesus and celebrated life.

We would like to express our love and appreciation to Rochealle Waites for all the love and care she gave our mother.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2012 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 12 noon, Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Grove Hill Funeral Home Chapel.