of Little Rock, AR
February 12, 1914 - June 19, 2009
Juanita Thomas Patton, 95, of Little Rock, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009. She was born February 12, 1914, in Plummerville, Arkansas, to the late Anderson and Bess Thomas.
Survivors are her three children: Bettye Fussell, Jimmy Patton, Lando Patton and his wife, Rosalie, and daughter-in-law Lou Patton, all of Little Rock. She is also survived by four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister Pet Walker, and a brother Bradley Thomas, both of Plummerville, Arkansas; a host of nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Ina Clay.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Levi Patton, one daughter, Gena Patton Henry, one sister, Jewell Bane, three brothers, Afton Thomas, Marion Thomas, and Paul Thomas, and three grandchildren, Mark Patton, Allyson Patton Enlow and Michelle Patton.
She was a Christian and a member of The Highlands Baptist Church in Little Rock. She was never happier than when working in her beautiful yard. She loved flowers and could make anything grow and flourish. Often she said she felt very close to the Lord when she was working in her yard.
Everyone who knew Juanita loved her. She will be missed so much by all her family and friends, but especially by her daughter, Bettye, who cared for her for years.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2009 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, (501)224-8300, with Reverend Johnny Jackson, Reverend Paul Jackson, and Reverend Gene Davis officiating. Entombment will be at Forest Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Tim Henry, J.T. Head, Hal Walker, Kirk Patton, Jim Pat Batson and Greg Case.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2009 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hospice Home Care, 2200 South Bowman Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211.
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9 Condolence(s)
Rachel Archer Brewer
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Family of Mrs. Patton,
I went to church at Highlands as a young girl and teenager. I had the joy of knowing Mrs. Patton during that time. She was such a sweet and kind lady, and I have often thought of her over the years. I am so sad to hear of her passing, but I take comfort in knowing that she is with our Lord now. My fondest memory is when the youth used to sing Christmas carols to some of our church members, and Mrs. Patton would always serve us hot chocolate and speak with us about her life and her witness.
Your family is in my prayers during this time.
Rachel
Susan Edrington
Monday, June 29, 2009
To all,
I am so sorry about Mama Pat's passing. I loved her very much. She was an amazing great-grandmother to my daughter, Kailee and to all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a true southern lady and a Christian, a wonderful cook and gardener. She was a kind and caring lady and I shall treasure the time I spent with her. We will carry beautiful memories of her in our hearts.
Mrs. Wade Thomas Holder
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
I belonged to James Harve Thomas ,decesed in 1984.
I never did know Juanita.,but I did know Jewel, Afton, Paul, Bradley, Pet.. Marion.
I am so sorry about the passing of your mother. I know your will miss her very much, but she must have been a great mother, grand mother and a great grand mother. All the past 83 years of my life I lived in McCrory AR. I am now 86 and my oldest daughter insisted on me to move to Cabot where she lives, She & her husband built me a house in their back yard. I do live by myself though. I do have another daughter who lives in Sherwood which is near by. Then One lives in West Memphis, And another one lives in Irving. Texas. She and her daughter and son have been to see me just recently,like last week. I am in pretty good health, Have a pace maker and have had knee replacement surgery abut two years ago. Right now I do not have pain one any more, thanks to my doctors and the good Lord above.
My twin brothers and I are the only ones left living in the
James Harve--Tess McDaniel Thomas family. Daddy did married another woman that after my mother died and she and Daddy moved to Plumerville after he retired from farming and lived there until they both died.
Max and Jody Glover
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
To Jimmy, Lando, Bettye,and Kirk & Peggy, Miss Jaunita was a very special lady, as was your Mamma Patton, and had a very positive and significant influence on my life and on many others. The saddness of your loss will slowly dim and the brightness of her smile and the wisdom her words will increase in your memory as the years pass. God Bless You all. From all of Ola's Kids
Viva Dee Thomas
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
My husband was James Thomas and he
was so very fond of Juanita and Uncle Anderson and Aunt Bess. They were all so sweet and kind to him ,and he always had fond memories of his visits in their home. I send my deepest sympathy to all of your families.
Wayne Phipps
Sunday, June 21, 2009
My prayers are with all the family of this Very Special Lady. May God grant peace and inter strength to all of you love Wayne Phipps
Evelyn Brown
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Mrs. Patton was one of my favorite customers. She was a joy to be around and offer my condolences in her passing.
Mandy Trent
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Lando & Aunt Rose...we are so so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Patton was such a special lady. God sure did get a good one that day! I love ya"ll, Mandy
Anne and Joe Hartsfield
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Bettye,Jimmy,Lando, so sorry for your loss. Mrs Juanita was a very special person i hadn't seen her in years but i remember the good times st her house, you are in my prayers.