Juanita Margaret Mears of Booneville, Ark., was born September 11, 1921 in Russellville, Ark., a daughter of Arch Greeson and Fred and Edith Elizabeth (Sullivan) Linker. She departed this life Thursday, June 9, 2016 in Eureka Springs, Ark. at age 94.
Juanita enjoyed cooking, gardening, quilting and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Bob Girkin and wife, Kathy of Eureka Springs, Ark.; Tracy Girkin and wife, Heather, of Houston, Texas; Brent Girkin of Kansas City, Mo.; David Mears of Clarksville, Ark.; Sandy Girkin of Cairo, Egypt; Isabelle Mears of Hot Springs, Ark.; Tammy Ann Bartholf of St. Louis, Mo.; Deana Myers of Oklahoma; brother, Bob Linker of Atlanta, Ga., and a host other relatives, friends and loved ones.
She was united in marriage to Lester Glynn Mears who precedes her in death. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Edith Linker; children, David Larry Mears, L.G. Mears, Eual Lee Mears, Lenora Jane Girkin and brother, Fred Linker.
Graveside-Memorial service will be at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2016
Sad to learn of your passing. I was a friend of Larry’s and remember you and your family. RIP with your son.