of Subiaco, AR
December 27, 1940 - January 13, 2026
Juanita Flock Needham, 85, of Subiaco, Arkansas gained her permanent angel wings on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in Paris, Arkansas. She was born on December 27, 1940 in Scranton, Arkansas to Charles ''Bud'' Flock and Undine ''Whitey'' Berry.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Larry Needham; her son, Kenny Draper and wife Angie of Subiaco; her daughters, Donna Geels and partner Robert Geels of Morrison Bluff and Teresa Morton and husband Douglas of Paris; her grandchildren, Kenny Draper, Jr., Christopher Draper, Amanda Draper, Alisha Ambler, Craig Geels, Cari Geels, Jason Geels, Jamie Wilson, Zachary Graham, Grant Morton, Jake Morton, Alanna Oplotnik, and Quinn Morton; her great grandchildren, Tyler Geels, Julie Geels, Caitlin Harrison, Emily Geels, Emma Jennings, Eli Geels, Daisy Danti, Greyson Morton, Bennett McGuire, Elsie Mae Oplotnik, Anna Draper, Kiya Xiong, Kamiya Ambler, Kilyn Ambler, Chloe Draper, Skilar Draper, Connor Draper, Harper Draper, and one upcoming great-great grandchild.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Ellsworth Cemetery officiated by Pastor Bobby Richardson under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/paris
Pallbearers will be Craig Geels, Jason Geels, Douglas Morton, Jim Canada, Kenny Draper, Jr. and Christopher Draper.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8
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21 Condolence(s)
Patty
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Fond memories of good times at the Pants factory.. enjoyed every minute working with her.. My Condolences to all the family
Jewell white
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Larry, I’m so sorry for your loss of Juanita. You know you too good care of her and did everything you could.
But God has a plan where there is no pain. She is in her heavenly home now. Gods bless you, my thoughts and prayers are with you especially today !!
Charles and Tina Mosley
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Larry and family,
We are sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and comfort.
James and JoAnn Sory
Friday, January 16, 2026
Our heartfelt sympathy to all the family. She was a sweet and beautiful lady.May she rest in peace.🙏🏼
Shelia Epperson
Friday, January 16, 2026
Prayers for the family! You all are in my thoughts.
AJ Smith
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Venita Crowson
Thursday, January 15, 2026
So sorry to hear about Juanita passing. I used to hang out at her Mon & Dad’s house with her Sister Mary Ann. Prayers for her family
Wes thompson
Thursday, January 15, 2026
So sorry for your loss we are 2nd cousins and grew up together I went in the army and stay away for 60 years and lost out on on a lot of life here so very sorry for the loss of a great person.
REBA AND PHILLIP MOORE
Thursday, January 15, 2026
LARRY, TERESA, DONNA, KENNY, & ALL THE GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT GRANDCHILDREN, I AM SO SORRY FORR YOUR LOSS. JUANITA WAS MY FIRST COUSIN ON MY DADDY'S SIDE. HER MOTHER & MY DAD WERE SIBLINGS, THEREFORE I PRACTICALLY GREW UP MUCH OF MY GROWING UP YEARS IN THERE HOME. JUANITA WAS NOT ONLY MY COUSIN, BUT MY BEST FRIEND.. SHE ALWAYS WAS SUCH A SWEET & COMPASSIONATE PERSON. I LOVED HER MORE LIKE MY SISTER. SHE HAS RUN HER RACE NOW AND FINISHED THE COURSE, AND WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH BY ALL OF US WHO KNEW HER. RIP JUANITA-------REBA ROLLANS MOORE ANDD PHILLIP MOORE
Joyce a A Barnett
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Our thoughts and prayers are are with you all she was loved very much
Linda Scrudder Cobb
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Larry I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Juanita. I know just how hard it is to lose your mate. May God wrap His loving arms around you and bring comfort.
Beverly Bauer
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Larry, I hated to hear about your wife passing. May God bless you and your family. Beverly Johnson Bauer
Patsy Lowrey
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Larry and Family
So very sorry for your loss.
Will be praying for all of you.
Bill elsken
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Sorry for your loss.
Sharon Larson
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
With heavy heart I say my goodbye to a sweet person. God is welcoming a beautiful person with a kind heart. No more pain and suffering. Rest in peace sweet lady.
Belva Adams
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Juanita you were always a loving nurturing mother to me. You love me like your daughter for 53 years. I cry because you’re gone and I will never get to hear your voice again but I also cry knowing that you are in the most beautiful place and no longer in pain.
Jeanne Reynolds
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
So sorry for your loss. Heaven is rejoicing because one of their own has come home. I hope you feel comfort knowing this.
Donna Houser
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Juanita will be sorely missed.
I want to reach out to Larry and all of the children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren, it is with a heavy heart to hear of your loss and that the pain that you are going through but remember "she's in heaven". May God bless you with strength and may He keep you near.
Jordanne Berry Garlin, David and Kim Berry
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
We are so sorry to hear of this sweet ladies passing.
She was precious.
Such a beautiful person, inside and out.
She will be missed.
May she rest in peace.
Dorothy (Geels) Robinson
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
My condolences to your family. Prayers for comfort and peace to you all. RIP 🙏
Jerry Berry
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
So sorry! You will be missed cousin! Prayers and condolences for all the family! Makes me so sad!