Born April 24, 1944 in Denver, Colorado to Clarence and Mildred (Knudsen) Roth, she married Danny Cunningham on March 24, 1984. He survives.
Also surviving are one son, Jeffrey Sullivan of Pekin; two daughters, Ava Largent of East Peoria, and Amy Lasley of Washington; 13 grandchildren, Jessica, Rachael, Andrew, Ashley, Erica, Haily, Drew, Luke, Coby, Max, Jessica, Cameron and Morgan; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley Shiltz and her beloved dog, Izzy.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Juanita worked as a Nurse’s Aide for seven years and then worked in the dietary department as an aide for 25 years at Pekin Hospital.
She loved flowers and gardening at her home. She was a dog lover, enjoyed fishing and boating with her husband, Dan. Spending time with family, her grandchildren and taking care of others was her first priority.
A special thanks to Traditions Hospice and special friend, Angie Walker from Help at Home.
Arrangements have been entrusted with Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society (TAPS), 100 TAPS Lane Pekin, Illinois 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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