Sammy Journagan

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Monday, March 6, 2017
5-7:00 PM
Service Schedule
Lead Hill First Baptist Church
Highway 14
Lead Hill, AR  72644
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
1:00 PM
Cemetery
Milum Cemetery
Hwy. 14
Lead Hill, AR  72644
Sammy Journagan

of Lead Hill, AR

May 1, 1936 - March 2, 2017

Sammy Lou Hunter Journagan, age 80 of Lead Hill, passed away, March 2, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. Sammy was born May 1, 1936 in Lead Hill to L.A. and Ruth Richey Hunter. She married Ted Journagan on May 15, 1955 and together they raised 11 children. Sammy was a homemaker most of her life, retiring after 10 years as a teacher's aide at Lead Hill School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lead Hill and the Joy Sunday School Class. Sammy loved spending time with her family. She always looked forward to going to church until her health prevented her.

Sammy was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Kathy Lynn Eoff and a very special Aunt Marge Davis.

Sammy is survived by her husband of 61 years Ted Journagan of the home, four sons and daughters-in-law: Mark and Shelley Journagan of Harrison, Chris and Libby Journagan of Harrison, Charles Journagan of Bentonville and John and Stacie Journagan of Fayetteville; six daughters and sons-in-law: LeeAnn and Jerry Bailey of Lead Hill, Francie and Jeff Johnson of Lead Hill, Jill and Colby Williams of Lead Hill, Beth Journagan Straub of Harrison, Sara Poole of Harrison, and JoElla and Heath Spry of Harrison; three brothers: and sisters-in-law: Larry and Mary Jane Hunter of Lead Hill, Lee and Rita Hunter of Lead Hill and Bob and Linda Hunter of St. Louis, Missouri. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren and their spouses: Tait and Jenny Bailey, Russell and Spring Bailey, Wade and Cissy Wilmoth, Kara and Andy Richardson, Kallie and Preston Phillips, Kaitlyn and Jacob Little, Hunter Journagan, Trace Journagan, Jayce Straub, Jay and Jordyn Johnson, Brock Johnson, Shawn Poole, Jordan Poole, Brooke Poole, Danielle and Jason Dengler, Payton Journagan, Camryn Journagan, Mayson Journagan, Mattie Journagan, Bella Journagan, Layne and Chad Stetler, Reece Journagan, Carson Journagan, Jayce Williams, Will Spry, and EllaKaye Spry; 11 great-grandchildren: Kylie, Khloe, Tesli, Miller, Addie, Ellie, Kathryn, Keira, Maddie, Emma, and Creed; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral service was Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Lead Hill with Brother Glenn Crenshaw and Brother Matthew Kerley officiating. Visitation was Monday at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Interment will be in Milum Cemetery, Lead Hill.

Pallbearers were her sons Mark, John, Charles and Chris Journagan and her brothers Larry, Lee and Bob Hunter.

Honorary pallbearers were her grandchildren.

Our special thanks to Dr. Tom Leslie and the staff of the Leslie Clinic, special friends and caregivers Donna Bolin and Connie Middleton and Hospice of the Hills.

Jesus is the sweetest name I know and the other is Mother.

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Erin Raley Williams
Columbus,
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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

To the Journagan Family,

I remember your mom so clearly -- she is such a sweet part of my childhood memories of Lead Hill. What a blessing she was to everyone who had an opportunity to experience her genuine warmth. I'm so sorry for your loss and my prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.

Sincerely,
Erin Raley Williams

Tiffany & Bella
Diamond City,
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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

So very sad for all family and friends.
My thoughts are with you all...And especially for Teddy, I pray for peace and strength.
May your thoughts be filled with happy memories...Always.
Sincerely Tiffany and kids & Bella Journagan

Roger and Tina Turner
Harrison, AR
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. We pray that the years of good memories comfort you in the coming days. May the Peace of the Lord be with you.

Ronda Robinson
Western Grove, AR
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Prayers.
Ronda Robinson

Jeff & Jennifer Lewis
Jasper,
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Monday, March 6, 2017

We are so sorry for your family's loss. Praying for your peace and comfort.

Becky Richey Van Meter
Lead Hill, AR
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Monday, March 6, 2017

Ted and Family what a wonderful Wife, Mother, and so much more. We are truly blessed to call you family. May God comfort you with happy memories. Love Bonnie Richey and Family

Ashley Keymer
Western Grove, AR
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Monday, March 6, 2017

I'm so sorry for you loss during this difficult time. Sending thoughts and prayers for your family.

Ashley Keymer

Carl Bell
Harrison, AR
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Sunday, March 5, 2017

Beth and Family, I am so sorry for your loss, may your mother rest in peace.

Tom and Loretta Foresee
Harrison, AR
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Saturday, March 4, 2017

So sorry to hear of Sammy's passing Love and Prayers to the Family Lots of good memories Von and Loretta Foresee, and Argie Jackson

Judy Croswhite Sauerbry
Eureka springs,
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Saturday, March 4, 2017

Sorry for your loss. Prayers going to all of the Journagan family.

Tom and Loretta Foresee
Harrison, AR
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Friday, March 3, 2017

So sorry to hear of Sammy's passing, Love and Prayers for all the Family Lot of good memories Von and Loretta Foresee and Argie Jackson

Chantell Parker
Harrison, AR
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Friday, March 3, 2017

Sending up prayers for your strength and comfort during these difficult days for all of the family. Sorry for your loss of a wonderful, sweet loving & caring women. I will always remember that sweet smile on her face.