Juanita B. Smith, age 75, of Newland, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020.
Born and raised in Avery County, she was a daughter of the late Ruth Banner Parlier, who passed away in 2011. She was also preceded in death by a son, Timothy Wayne and a grandchild, Cody Wise. Juanita was a dedicated member of Henson Creek Baptist Church.
Left to cherish her memories are her children: Sandra Puckett of Kingsport, TN, Charlie Banner and wife, Tammy, of Newland, Lynda Calloway and husband, Ray, of Newland, Sissy Smith of Newland, Jeremiah Wise of Bakersville, Audra Wiseman and husband, James, of Crossnore; grandchildren: Rebecca Snyder, Kayla Guy and husband, Jimmy, Amanda Porter and husband, Billy, Charlie Banner, Casey Banner, Jessica Heaton and husband, Daniel, Sammy Atkins and wife, Whitney, Ray Calloway and wife, Jessica, Kendra Hamby and husband, Joshua, Brittney Storey, and Hunter Wise; ten great-grandchildren: Elijah, Taylor, Carter, Preston, McKaylee, Emma, Chris, Dakota, Chrissa, Lincoln and one on the way; brother, Walter Banner of Newland and a sister, Joann Guinn of Lenoir. Several other extended family also survive.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, January 15th in Henson Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Tommy Carver, Rev. Gary Greene, Rev. Junior Carver and Rev. Phillip Greene will officiate. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. prior to the services.
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