Juanita

Terrell

Sunrise 1923 - Sunset 2025

Juanita Terrell was born in Oak Grove, Louisiana, to the union of Hines and Rosa Wilder. She departed this life on May 13, 2025, at 101 years old. She loved the Lord and believed in the power of prayer. She is the last sibling born to the union of five brothers (Johnnie, Ruby, Tommie, George and Lemon Wilder) and two sisters (Millie Terry and Willie King). She was the last surviving sibling.

Juanita was married to William Terrel, Sr. for 45 years before he died in 2001. To this union, Wanda and Jimmy was born. Stepchildren, Bonnie Terrell (2024) and Billy Terrell (2023). Three grandchildren, Jimmie, Jarod and Jarrell; four great grandchildren, Jarrell, Raina, Madison, and Journee; special grandchildren, Lil James, Michael and DJ; special nieces, Annette Ferguson and Patricia Lee and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. A special thank you to Juanita's special daughter, Elizabeth Haithcock, who lovingly cared for her over the past 3 years, and to The Lakes of Sylvania for their compassionate support and dedication in caring for her at their facility.

Juanita attended public school and graduated from high school in Pioneer, Louisiana. After high school, she worked at the Rossford Ordinance Depot beside her longtime friend, the late Marian Thomas, better known as Nana). Enrolled in beauty school, passed the state board and was a license beautician for many years.

Juanita's education consists of Owens Community College, Early Childhood Development, graduating among the top 10 out of 357. She later earned a Bachelor's Degree, Cum Laude in Early Childhood Development from the University of Toledo, where she was the speaker for the graduating class.

Juanita was employed a lead teacher for the Head Start program for over 30 years and is a member of the 30 plus club, additionally, she was a Sunday School Teacher for over 40 years. Her love for children has had a lasting effect on the children she taught.

Juanita was a charter member of United Missionary Baptist Church and was also involve with the Nurses Guild. Juanita had a deep appreciation for Gospel music, with her favorite singers James Cleveland and Mahalia Jackson.

To call her mother, grandmother, Garanny T, Aunt, Nita and Mrs. Terrell was a great honor. Juanita was a truly a child of the King, she lived a blessed and favored life or 101 years, maintaining a strong relationship with the Lord.

In her leisure time, she enjoyed watching television shows such as, "The Price is Right', "Family Feud" and various other shows.