Juanita was born on June 8th, 1928 to Delbert and Cecil Smith, and lived a happy childhood with two brothers and one sister. She was married to AR Thorp on December 17th, 1946 in Scott City, KS, and raised three boys (Jimmie, Ronnie, and Layne).
She ventured into the secretarial business world and worked in retail; her hobbies included cooking, baking, sewing, crafting, bowling and cards (she was Life Master in Bridge). Most of all, she loved all of her family and the people around her dearly.
She is survived by her three sons and spouses, eight grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and their families, and one sister.