of Weiner, AR
December 2, 1935 - January 14, 2022
Juanita Francis Syre, 86, of Weiner, AR, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at her daughter's home in Pike Road, AL. She was born December 2, 1935 in Lake City, AR to Walker Ely and Ruby Lois (Simpson) Lewis. She was a florist among many other previous professions, and loved crossword puzzles, drinking coffee, reading books and watching the news.
Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 34 years, James ''Jim'' D. Syre; and a brother, Eugene Hooker.
Survivors include her sons, Steve Westerman of Mission Viejo, CA, Reed (Tisha) Westerman of Weiner, and Mike (Rhonda) Lewis of Spicewood, TX; daughter, Jamie (Randy) Horn of Pike Road, AL; step-daughters, Chandra (Chris) Householder of Jackson, TN and Renee Wallin of Weiner; grandchildren, Krista, Kylee and Kurt Westerman, Carol and Douglas Lewis, and Christian and Aidan Steyer; brothers, Wayne Lewis and Roger Lewis, both of Chico, CA; sisters, Freeda Ritter and Glenda Westerman both of Weiner; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 pm Friday at the Weiner United Methodist Church, 313 Kings Hwy in Weiner with Bill Schill officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will precede the service beginning at 12 pm at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider either the Oak Grove Cemetery or the Weiner United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
A sad farewell to my sister. I'm so glad we had the week in August to visit. I will miss talking for hours by phone. To family I wish to express that she is not gone as long as we remember her loving kindness. We will laugh at some of her stories and know that is what she would want us to do. I love you and will forever.
I am so sorry for your loss. She will be missed by so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I will cherish the memories, love, support and good advice of my wise and wonderful Mother Juanita. She was a strong personable Woman who had a great love of God and family. She would do anything for family and community, helping those who were in need, didn’t expect anything in return! Maybe you just needed some moral support and a cup of coffee, it was always available at moms. The best Grandma a kid could have, she loved babies. Go with Jesus sweet lady! I, we will miss you till we meet again in heaven.
You will be missed, I love you.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear about Juanita's passing. I am sorry for your loss of such a very wonderful kind lady. I know you will all miss her and yet enjoy a lifetime of laughter and joy sharing wonderful fun and loving stories about her and the fun you all had together. I always enjoyed talking with Juanita. She was always so good to all my family. God Bless! Taryn (Stanton) Gowin