of Jonesboro, AR
November 30, 1942 - April 25, 2025
Juanita F. Felts, 82, of Jonesboro, AR, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. She was born on November 30, 1942, in Egypt, AR, to Ralph and Opal (Parks) Felts. Juanita received her master's degree in education from Arkansas State University. She was employed by the Batesville school district for more than three decades. In later years, she began teaching ladies water aerobics at Lyons College. Her true passion though was teaching preschoolers the gospel of Christ at North Heights Church of Christ, Charlotte Church of Christ, and Greensboro Rd. Church of Christ. Juanita was also known by many churches for speaking at various ladies day events.
She is preceded in death by her parents; a sister Helen Bellah; two brothers, Gerald Felts and James Felts; and three infant siblings.
Juanita leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well as many friends, neighbors, and loved ones.
The family will host a memorial service on Saturday, May 3, 2025, beginning at 1:30pm at North Heights Church of Christ in Batesville, AR. Visitation will precede the service and begin at 1pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that lasting memorials be made in Juanita's honor to the Paragould Children's Home (5515 Walcott Rd. Paragould, AR 72450) or to the Greensboro Rd. Church of Christ Mission Fund (2008 Old Greensboro Rd. Jonesboro, AR 72405).
Arrangements are under the care of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
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