Juanita Graddy of Bentonville and formerly of Jonesboro, Ar., passed away April 6, 2011. Juanita was born May 5, 1926 at West Plains, Missouri to parents Henry and Virgie Lents. Juanita worked for many years at Arkansas State University before retiring in 1991. Her hobbies included spending time with her family and watching wrestling. Juanita was also a longtime member of the Church of Christ and enjoyed going to church. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband Gordon Graddy on November 7, 1975, she was also preceded by her parents; brothers, Happy Lents, Freeman Lents, Jay Moore and sisters, Hazel Archer and Faye Puckett. Juanita is survived by her sons, Noble Graddy of Anderson, South Carolina and Gordon Graddy of Jonesboro, Ar.; daughter, Lovaine Manes and husband J.C. of Bentonville, Ar.; brother, Leon Lents of Benton Harbor, Mi.; sister, Leona Strange of Cedar Hill, Mo.; grandchildren, Ricky Manes, Randy Manes, Josh Graddy, Jerry Graddy, John Graddy, Jake Graddy, Lacy Graddy, Dee Craws; great grandchildren, Taylor Manes, Samuel Manes, Morgan Manes and Marisha Manes. Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home of Rogers. Memorial services are set for 1:00 P.M., Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Langford-Bookout Funeral Home, 1900 W. Washington Avenue in Jonesboro, Ar. The family will also receive guests Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Langford- Bookout Funeral Home. Visitation 5:00 PM Friday, April 8th, 2011
Langford Funeral Home
Memorial 1:00 PM Saturday, April 9th, 2011
Langford Funeral Home