Juanita Mary (Carr) Sanders, 89 of Glenwood, IA entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2014 at the Hospice With Heart in Glenwood. She was born Oct. 27, 1924 in Glenwood, IA to Karl & Mary Winnaford (Seaton) Carr. Juanita was raised on the farm and lost her mother when she was young. She began helping her father care for her younger siblings and assisting with the chores. While maintaining her household duties, she attended Tabor Consolidated Schools graduating with the Class of 1942.
Juanita was united in marriage to Wiley Wesley Sanders on Jan. 11, 1946 in Glenwood, IA. To this union two sons were born, John and James. Juanita was a previous member of O.D.O. Club. She enjoyed gardening, canning, freezing, cooking and especially loved her family.
Preceding Juanita in death were her parents, husband, two brothers, Walter Carr, Warren Carr and son, James Sanders. Survivors include her son John and wife Sarah Jo Sanders of Glenwood, IA; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers, Wils and wife Jennie Carr of Glenwood, IA; Ward and wife Bonnie Carr of TX; daughter-in-law, Vicki Sanders of Millard, NE: sister-in-law, Myrna Carr of Sioux City, IA; nieces, nephews, extended relatives and many friends.
Interment will be held in the East Liberty Cemetery, rural Malvern, IA.
Memorials may be directed to East Liberty Cemetery Association c/o Melvin Leu, 32294 Hutchings Ave. Malvern, IA 51551
Visitation:Tuesday, April 8, 2014
1:00 PM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Tuesday, April 8, 2014
2:30 PM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
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John and Sara, I was so sorry to hear that John’s mother had passed away, I had breakfast with Pastor Mike York, and he said he had done a funeral yesterday and it was your mom’s. I guess I did not know you were from the Glenwood area. Anyway my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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