of Fifty Six, AR
December 20, 1943 - June 29, 2021
Juanita Faye (Shipman) Kendrick, age 77, of Mountain View, Arkansas, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Juanita was born December 20, 1943, in Fifty-Six, Arkansas, to the late Verlin and Dovie Lea (Pitts) Shipman.
Growing up, Juanita enjoyed spending time with family and friends in her parents' home where many memories were created. She enjoyed playing basketball and graduated from Mountain View High School in 1962. In 1964, she married Gene Kendrick and they spent the next several years in California. It was during this time that their son Kenny was born, whom she considered one of her greatest blessings.
After returning to Arkansas, Gene and Juanita built a home in Fifty-Six where they resided together for the next 40 years. Juanita worked in various places in the community throughout her life, including being a teacher's aide, working at the Blanchard Caverns gift shop, a daycare worker, and working in food service at the Stone County Medical Center. She truly loved working with and being around people. Juanita was a member of Fifty-Six Missionary Baptist Church where she attended regularly until her health declined.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; a sister, Maxine Treat; and brothers, Leon and Don Shipman.
She is survived by her son Kenny Kendrick and wife Stephanie of Mountain View; two grandsons, Peyton and Kollin Kendrick; one brother, Ernest Shipman and wife, Shirley, of Mountain View; sister-in-law, Carolyn Shipman, also of Mountain View; and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 1:00 PM at Fifty-Six Missionary Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 2:00 PM. Brother Robb Arnold will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Peyton Kendrick, Kollin Kendrick, Brad Shipman, Rick Treat, Josh Morehead, Brian Zini, Don Thomas, and Junior Lee Deatherage. Interment will be in the Fifty-Six Cemetery.
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8 Condolence(s)
John Sweeney
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Kenny & Family
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother, I remember how close the 3 of you were.
She will be missed
Shirley Buchanan
Monday, July 5, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sonja Lawrence Jessen
Sunday, July 4, 2021
I am so sorry for you loss.
I remember Juanita as a teen when I was just a young girl. I thought she had the most beautiful smile and long braided hair.
She always had a smile for me every time I met her.
My prayers are with all of you.
Sonja Lawrence Jessen
Jennifer Lynn Dean Jordan
Friday, July 2, 2021
We are deeply saddened by your loss and stand beside you in this time of sympathy lifting you and your family up in prayer. Much love~ Jenny
Geraldine Hopper Crosson
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Thoughts & prayers for the family. Juanita & I had lots of fun in high school, she was a very special friend.
Gerald Gray
Thursday, July 1, 2021
To Juanita's family,
So sorry to see she passed away.
I thought she was a very nice lady.
Sincerely,
Gerald
Glenda Martin
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
So sorry to hear about Juanita. I enjoyed talking to her when Wanda was at the RCF. I would ask her about when she was younger and she would tell me. Prayers for her family. God bless you all.
Brenda Avey Lewis
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing., I really enjoyed visiting with her at RCF.