Funeral: Juanita Wisner

Prelude

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Obituary/Prayer

Juanita Virginia Smith Wisner was born to William Walter and Edith Elmina Gardner Smith on August 9, 1933, at Senath, MO. She passed from this earth on February 16, 2020 at Hermitage Nursing and Rehab. She was a farm wife and antique dealer, establishing Wisner’s Antiques and Flea Market after her children were raised.

The Smith family moved back to St. Clair County in 1946 after living near Senath and Allen Island in the Missouri Bootheel and Paragould, AR. Juanita enjoyed playing basketball and being in the annual Christmas pageant during her high school years. She worked at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Camp and the Osceola Bus Station Café as a teen. Juanita graduated from Osceola High School in 1952.

She and Pawle Wisner were married by Bro. Albert Gaston on July 9, 1952 in Flippin, AR. Pawle preceded her in death on April 15, 2003.

They were blessed with three children: Curtis, Regina, and Kevin.

Juanita worked at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City and at Scarbrough’s Department Store in Austin, TX while Pawle was in the U.S. Air Force.

Juanita was most of all proud of her family and devoted to “the Good Lord.” She was baptized in the Osceola First Baptist Church baptistery in 1957. Her membership was in the Vista Baptist Church at the time of her passing. She faithfully served as a teacher in Sunbeams, VBS, and Sunday School and in the church choir. She learned to love music at tent revivals and camp meetings and as her family sang together. Juanita was active and athletic shooting hoops with the great-grands in her 80’s.

She was a project leader for the Happy-Go-Lucky 4-H club and past member of the Osceola PTA and Osceola Chamber of Commerce. Juanita went to Auctioneer School in 1993 and earned her license. She was a member of the St. Clair County Farm Bureau and the Thomas Hart Benton Chapter of the DAR.

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, husband, nine sisters: Helen Swain, Ruth Jelks Fields, Lillie Wisdom Mattingly, Audrey Wisdom Lassley, Annabelle (in infancy), Edith Burkett Pulis, Ivy Harmon, Katie Harmon, Ruby Ledford Cast and one brother Cleo Smith. She is survived by her children: Curtis (Lucinda) Wisner, Regina (Mark) Brownlee, and Kevin (Sharon) Wisner, grandchildren: James (Jamie) Brownlee, Larry (Christl) Brownlee, Colleen Hubbard, Daniel (Shelby) Wisner, Mat (KaLee) Wisner, and Nathan (Shelby) Brownlee, great-grandchildren: Braxton, Brooklyn, and Brhett Anna Brownlee, Hunter and Kyler Foley, Truman and Lydia Wisner, Ben and Ada Wisner, and two soon-to-be plus many nieces, nephews, and friends.

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Eulogy/Message: ,

Introduction

We are here today to lay the body of Juanita Wisner to rest and to support and comfort each other, especially those who were closest to her. I unfortunately didn’t get much time with Jaunita while she was in good health. When I came her health was already deteriorating, but she was still at church every-time the congregation gathered. She was faithful. My first time and every time after gathering with the saints at Vista Baptist Church included at least two hugs form Juanita. One at the beginning of the service and one at the end, which was always coupled with thanksgiving and an encouragement to keep preaching the Bible. Even when she was no longer able to come, every-time I would visit her in the hospital or nursing home, while she still remembered me, was a time of great fellowship and prayer. That’s what I knew of Jaunita by experience. I have been told she was an excellent baker with the handle of CB back in the day. She also had a an Antique shop when her kids left the roost. Furthermore, she was instrumental in starting one of the most effective ministries one that you are invited to partake of after the services today, namely the meals for families who have lost loved ones. From what I can tell she loved her family both blood and blood bought. She will be greatly missed. Jaunita always encouraged me to keep preaching the Bible and the gospel of Jesus Christ we find therein and her favorite passage is fitting for a time like this. Please listen to the words of our Lord to His disciples in (Read it).

Body

In this passage, Jesus tells us how we can find comfort when we are troubled. He gives one charge and at least three reasons his disciples and we should consider obeying it. The charge is to trust Jesus.

BI: Trust Jesus: 14:1

Trust Jesus because of His sacrificial death: 14:2

Trust Jesus because of His second coming: 14:3

Trust Jesus because He is the only way: 14:6

Conclusion

Unbeliever, trust Jesus for the forgiveness of your sins and eternal life.

Believer, take comfort in Jesus death and in His promise.

Closing/Invitation to Lunch