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Juanita Pearl Jones McIlhaney, 92, of Kingsland Texas passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2024.
Juanita was born on April 10,1931 to Adam and Agnes Jones in Cross Plains,TX She grew up and graduated High School in Blanket, Texas. She had 5 siblings: Jack, Billy, Annie, Leon and Leona.
After graduation Juanita married Frank McIlhaney Jr. on July 27, 1948. They had many residences and settled in Burnet, Tx. Together they raised 5 children: Frank, Roy Sharlott, Sheila and Tina.
Juanita had several occupations and businesses during her lifetime. She was a teacher at the Burnet Child Development Center when it first opened. She eventually became the Director. Children have always been a passion for her. Because of this she had a home Daycare for a while and loved it! She ministered to several families. After Frank retired they started a dog kennel in Burnet known as Bluebonnet Kennel. They had several different breeds. Their kennel achieved several recognitions from the American Kennel Association. Their puppies were sold all across the United States!
Juanita and Frank were very involved in The VFW. She held many different office roles while there. She loved making lap blankets for the veterans and would take and deliver them to the VA hospitals After Frank passed away Juanita moved to Lometa Texas. She became very involved in the Senior Citizens Center and First Baptist Church. She loved
April 10, 1931 — January 29, 2024
the Quilting Club, the meals and fellowship, making puzzles and all the Women’s Bible Studies she attended.
Juanita had several hobbies and interests. She loved plants-especially African Violets! At one time she had over 300! She would give them away and sold quite a few. She loved to sew and was a flaw-less seamstress. Her daughters remember the dresses -including their prom dresses-outfits for their sporting events and choir dresses. She also made little girl dresses and teddy bears for Operation Christmas Child and a few Mission Trips a couple of her children went on. She had a passion and loved butterflies and cats very much!
After it was determined that she could no longer be by herself she moved in with her daughter Sheila in Kingsland, Tx . She attended Packsaddle Fellowship Church and eventually joined Chapel Of The Hills Baptist Church. She made many dear friends and enjoyed attending services when she could.
The number one thing she would want people to remember is her Love and Relationship with her Lord. She loved HIM so very much and we believe that she heard these words: “Well done my good and faithful servant! Welcome Home!”
Juanita was preceded in death by her parents Adam and Agnes Jones, her husband Frank McIlhaney Jr, her brothers Jack Jones and Billy Jones, her sister Annie McIlhaney, daughter-in-law Janet McIlhaney, Son-in-law Arthur Potts and her best friend Earline Harris.
She is survived by her chil-dren: Frank McIlhaney III and wife Ortencia, Roy McIlhaney and wife Julie, Sharlott Campbell and husband John, Sheila Potts, Tina Winger and husband Jerry.
Her 9 Grandchildren: Frank McIlhaney IV and wife Nancy, Tonia Cummings and husband Scott, Tim McIlhaney and wife Charlie, Sarah Leslie and her husband Chris, Johnny Floyd and wife Lisa, Jessica Hughey and husband Doug, Bobby Diehl, Allison Brewer and husband Tony, and Emily Winger.
Her 14 Great Grandchildren: Kate, Lily, Ashlyn, Brooke, Makayla, Matthew, Riley, Angie, Lucy, Frankie, Abigail, Corven, Ash, Cole.
Her Best Friends: Jody Barry and Judy Hall She also leaves behind her beloved cat Serena that she loved so very much!!
Her family would like to thank Accent Care Hospice for their excellent care and support during our mother’s Illness. Amazing group of professionals Services will be held at Chapel Of The Hills Baptist Church in Buchanan Dam, TX with Visitation at 1:00 pm and Service at 2:00 pm In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to the charity or organization of your choice.
