Juanita Bercher, 88 of Springdale, formerly of Fort Smith, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019. She was born November 13, 1930 in Fort Smith. She was a devoted wife, wonderful mother and gentle homemaker. She served as a faithful member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Juanita was also a loyal employee at Weldon, Williams, & Lick. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband Robert F. Bercher.
Memorial service will be 10:00 am Friday, March 15, 2019 at Fentress Mortuary Chapel with inurnment to follow at the Fort Smith National Cemetery. Arrangements and Cremation are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary.
She is survived by her sister Twana Freeman and her children Twila Ray and Grady Freeman, Jr., her four children; Penelope Homel and her children; daughter, Nicole Homel-Tellier and son, Thurston Homel Tellier, Rachel Homel Rice and her daughters; Annella Victoria Rice and Isabella Alene Rice, Elyse Homel Vitale and her son Vincent Julian Vitale and Todd Homel, son, Henry Bercher and his son Jake Bercher, daughter, Theil Ann Beatty and her children, Jessica O’Toole, Amanda Jasmin Minor and her children, Richard Haddon Minor and Lydia Janel Minor, daughter, Elizabeth Kathleen Scarborough and her children, Lisa Kay McGowan and Nathan McGowan.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Smith Public Library 3201 Rogers Ave. Ft. Smith, AR 72903 or online at https://myfspl.org/