SHEALY, JUANITA B. "NITA" - age 80, of Knoxville, entered the Church Triumphant on Thursday February 23, 2012. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, where she volunteered in numerous positions since 1962. Nita especially enjoyed serving as the Financial Secretary for the past several years. Her hobbies included gardening, ballroom dancing, and watching her beloved Clemson Tigers. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Welton L. Shealy. Nita was also preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo & Maude Barnes, and her sister Linda Dagley. She leaves a loving family including her son David Shealy and his wife Robin; her daughter Allison Pressley and her husband Danny; and her son Mark Shealy; her grandchildren Sam Pressley, Brandon and Ryan Shealy. God now receives her into His merciful arms, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. The family would like to thank Dr. Saji Eapen, Tiffany Sipe and the entire staff of Hematology-Oncology of Knoxville. There will be a Celebration of Life Saturday February 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, with a reception to follow. Entombment will follow the reception at Highland Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials for Nita are suggested to Messiah Lutheran Church, 6900 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Online condolences at www.rosemortuary.com
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on February 24, 2012
Juanita was adopted by Lon & Maude Barnes after Juanita's mother, Edna Lee DeLoach Anderson died. Juanita was about 3 years old. Maude was Edna's oldest sister.
Aunt Edna became very sick and knew of her coming death, though we have never learned of what the illness was. Uncle John L. at the time was a bit on the wild side and liked to drink some, but he always took care of Edna and Juanita, taking pride in the pretty baby girl he had been given. Later in life, he became a Baptist preacher.
Sometime during her illness, Aunt Edna had asked her older sister Maude to please look out for Juanita. Aunt Edna died when Juanita was only around 3 years old. Instead of just making sure Juanita was ok, Aunt Maude took her away from Uncle John L. and adopted her. Uncle John L. didn't have the money to fight her.
The sister that is mentioned in the obituary, Linda, was also adopted. Linda was the daughter of Marie Louise Moody, Aunt Maude's great niece.
Aunt Maude was the oldest sister of my G-Grandmother, Willi Jo DeLoach Moody
At this time, I have not located the burial place of Aunt Maude, though her obituary shows she was living in Knoxville, TN when she died on July 1, 1989. If and when I find it, I will include it on this memorial. Uncle Lon is buried in Savannah, GA
Mother, Edna Lee DeLoach Anderson
Father, John LaFaughn Anderson
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on February 24, 2012
Juanita was adopted by Lon & Maude Barnes after Juanita's mother, Edna Lee DeLoach Anderson died. Juanita was about 3 years old. Maude was Edna's oldest sister.
Aunt Edna became very sick and knew of her coming death, though we have never learned of what the illness was. Uncle John L. at the time was a bit on the wild side and liked to drink some, but he always took care of Edna and Juanita, taking pride in the pretty baby girl he had been given. Later in life, he became a Baptist preacher.
Sometime during her illness, Aunt Edna had asked her older sister Maude to please look out for Juanita. Aunt Edna died when Juanita was only around 3 years old. Instead of just making sure Juanita was ok, Aunt Maude took her away from Uncle John L. and adopted her. Uncle John L. didn't have the money to fight her.
The sister that is mentioned in the obituary, Linda, was also adopted. Linda was the daughter of Marie Louise Moody, Aunt Maude's great niece.
Aunt Maude was the oldest sister of my G-Grandmother, Willi Jo DeLoach Moody
At this time, I have not located the burial place of Aunt Maude, though her obituary shows she was living in Knoxville, TN when she died on July 1, 1989. If and when I find it, I will include it on this memorial. Uncle Lon is buried in Savannah, GA
Mother, Edna Lee DeLoach Anderson
Father, John LaFaughn Anderson
SHEALY, JUANITA B. "NITA" - age 80, of Knoxville, entered the Church Triumphant on Thursday February 23, 2012. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, where she volunteered in numerous positions since 1962. Nita especially enjoyed serving as the Financial Secretary for the past several years. Her hobbies included gardening, ballroom dancing, and watching her beloved Clemson Tigers. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Welton L. Shealy. Nita was also preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo & Maude Barnes, and her sister Linda Dagley. She leaves a loving family including her son David Shealy and his wife Robin; her daughter Allison Pressley and her husband Danny; and her son Mark Shealy; her grandchildren Sam Pressley, Brandon and Ryan Shealy. God now receives her into His merciful arms, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. The family would like to thank Dr. Saji Eapen, Tiffany Sipe and the entire staff of Hematology-Oncology of Knoxville. There will be a Celebration of Life Saturday February 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, with a reception to follow. Entombment will follow the reception at Highland Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials for Nita are suggested to Messiah Lutheran Church, 6900 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Online condolences at www.rosemortuary.com
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on February 24, 2012
Juanita was adopted by Lon & Maude Barnes after Juanita's mother, Edna Lee DeLoach Anderson died. Juanita was about 3 years old. Maude was Edna's oldest sister.
Aunt Edna became very sick and knew of her coming death, though we have never learned of what the illness was. Uncle John L. at the time was a bit on the wild side and liked to drink some, but he always took care of Edna and Juanita, taking pride in the pretty baby girl he had been given. Later in life, he became a Baptist preacher.
Sometime during her illness, Aunt Edna had asked her older sister Maude to please look out for Juanita. Aunt Edna died when Juanita was only around 3 years old. Instead of just making sure Juanita was ok, Aunt Maude took her away from Uncle John L. and adopted her. Uncle John L. didn't have the money to fight her.
The sister that is mentioned in the obituary, Linda, was also adopted. Linda was the daughter of Marie Louise Moody, Aunt Maude's great niece.
Aunt Maude was the oldest sister of my G-Grandmother, Willi Jo DeLoach Moody
At this time, I have not located the burial place of Aunt Maude, though her obituary shows she was living in Knoxville, TN when she died on July 1, 1989. If and when I find it, I will include it on this memorial. Uncle Lon is buried in Savannah, GA
Mother, Edna Lee DeLoach Anderson
Father, John LaFaughn Anderson
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on February 24, 2012
Juanita was adopted by Lon & Maude Barnes after Juanita's mother, Edna Lee DeLoach Anderson died. Juanita was about 3 years old. Maude was Edna's oldest sister.
Aunt Edna became very sick and knew of her coming death, though we have never learned of what the illness was. Uncle John L. at the time was a bit on the wild side and liked to drink some, but he always took care of Edna and Juanita, taking pride in the pretty baby girl he had been given. Later in life, he became a Baptist preacher.
Sometime during her illness, Aunt Edna had asked her older sister Maude to please look out for Juanita. Aunt Edna died when Juanita was only around 3 years old. Instead of just making sure Juanita was ok, Aunt Maude took her away from Uncle John L. and adopted her. Uncle John L. didn't have the money to fight her.
The sister that is mentioned in the obituary, Linda, was also adopted. Linda was the daughter of Marie Louise Moody, Aunt Maude's great niece.
Aunt Maude was the oldest sister of my G-Grandmother, Willi Jo DeLoach Moody
At this time, I have not located the burial place of Aunt Maude, though her obituary shows she was living in Knoxville, TN when she died on July 1, 1989. If and when I find it, I will include it on this memorial. Uncle Lon is buried in Savannah, GA
Mother, Edna Lee DeLoach Anderson
Father, John LaFaughn Anderson
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