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Juana Munoz Obituary
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MUNOZ, Juana D. Juana Dolores Munoz, M.D. passed away at the age of 91 on Sunday. Originally from Cuba, Doctor Munoz served as a pediatrician in the South Fulton Medical complex for over forty years. She never forgot her native Cuba and helped to take care of many Cuban children whose parents had decided to immigrate to the US. She was graduated from the University Of Havana School Of Medicine in 1953. She did her residencies at St Joseph Hospital and the state Hospital in Milledgeville, GA She worked for several years with Dr. Benson, MD of East Point, GA and then started his own pediatrician practice in the South Fulton area. She retired in 1997 and stayed home for four years caring for two sisters that had been struck with debilitating illness; she had earlier done the same for her mother. She was well known in the community for her readiness to help and heal the sick, regardless of payment, and her generosity. Doctor Munoz also enjoyed traveling, reading and caring for her plants. She will be greatly missed by her surviving family, Brother Maximo Munoz and sister-in-law, Livia. Both of Atlanta, sister Ina Sok's of Warner Robins, God Children Fernando R. Munoz, Isabell Soles, and Ramon Blanco, all of Atlanta, nieces Livia Munoz (Atlanta) Patricia Soles (Washington DC), Lourdes Soles (Warner Robins), Nephews Alejandro Munoz (Atlanta) Alberto Soles (Baton Rouge) and many grand nephews and nieces. A Funeral Mass Services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Father Juan Anzora Celebrating. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Wednesday with a Rosary Service at 7:00pm at A.S. Turner & Sons. The family requests that in lieu of flowers those friends wishing to commemorate her life make a contribution to The Missionaries of Charity, 955 St. Charles Ave, Atlanta, GA 30306. A.S. Turner & Sons, Decatur.
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Memories and Condolences
for Juana Munoz
Mandi Albright
August 28, 2018
I realize this entry is really late, but I wanted family/friends to know that Dr. Munoz treated my niece and me as children in the early 1970s. She and my niece got along fine, but I would always cry and holler when we went to see her because she was usually about to give me a shot. I remember my mother, now also deceased, laughing about how Dr. Munoz would say "She always cries when she sees me" with a fake "sad face" smile and that because I put up such a fuss, Dr. Munoz finally started just sneaking up on me before I could react and giving me the shot. I remember those visits and I laugh about them now because Dr. Munoz was so sweet -- and it was the shots that scared me, not her. My niece, who loved her dearly and was always excited to see her, is now a doctor herself -- an anesthesiologist here in Atlanta -- and she has her own students/residents. I have to say that I think Dr. Munoz was one of her earliest influences and she, like Dr. Munoz, works hard to give her patients the best care with compassion but always with professionalism. Thanks for all those shots, Dr. Munoz. You were the best and our family still loves to recall the days when we were your patients and you kept us well. God bless.
December 19, 2011
December 19, 2011
Dr. Munoz gave excellent care to my daughter and son in the 1990's at South Fulton Hospital. My prayers are with her family.
-Stephanie Daniel, Douglasville, GA
Juachelle Echols
December 18, 2011
Dr. Juana Munoz was my pediatrician when I was a child. She delivered me at South Fulton Hospital in East Point, GA and was my doctor until I was a teenager. My mother loved her so much that she named me Juachelle because she thought "Juana" was a beautiful name. I am now 42 years old and I am saddened to hear this news. My prayers are with her family. She was a wonderful and kind woman and an awesome doctor!
Barbara Jones
December 17, 2011
Dr. Munoz was my 2 boys pediatrician in the 1970's. Our family always loved her and the care she gave the whole family. She had a gift and certainly fulfilled God's plan for her life! We will always remember her with love.
December 16, 2011
Dr. Munoz was my pediatrician when I was a little girl, then she later took card of my baby girl. Words cannot express how wonderful of a person and doctor she was. The world is a better place because of her contributions. Katherine Williams, Atlanta, GA
Huey Holloway
December 16, 2011
Dr. Munoz was our kids doctor. She was very thorough and kind. She used to joke that she was going to take my son back to Cuba with her. God bless.
Debbie Hill-Smith
December 16, 2011
My prayers for the family during this diffcult time. Dr. Munoz was my ped when I was a child (40 years ago) May you all find comfort in your memories of her.
LaWanda Floyd
December 16, 2011
So sad to hear of the passing of Dr Munoz, she was a vital part of our lives for many years as she was mine and also my three children's pediatrician and would have been my grandchildren's pediatrician except for the fact she retired.
To this day, I have every monthy visit chart for each of my kids written in her beautiful penmanship and I will cherish them even more now. You will be greatly missed and can never be replaced!
Lucy Drake
December 16, 2011
My sister in law introduced us to Dr Munoz when we had our first child in 1969. When our daughter became very ill at 6 weeks, she diagnosed the problem, sent us to a great surgeon that saved our baby. Dr munoz was a compassionate & caring doctor that was with us every step of this terrifying time for new parents. We are so thankful we had Dr Munoz caring for us. Our prayers & sympathy to the Munoz family.
Maria Pilar Duralde
December 16, 2011
I was very sorry to see the news of Juana's death. She was a dear friend of my family's all my life and I feel a part of my history has died. I am living in Madrid, Spain, and am sorry I cannot be with you to share memories. Mi más sentido pésame.
Maria Pilar Duralde
Vera Eckles
December 16, 2011
I know the Munoz family didn't know us personally, but my son, Matthew, went to Dr. Munoz when he was a little boy. I remember her being such a wonderful person as well as a wonderful doctor. She treated my son until he got older. I sure did like her alot, and would have recommended her to anyone.
May the Lord bless you all, and give you peace. She really was a wonderful doctor and person. !!!
Wyona Murray
December 16, 2011
To Dr.Munoz Family,sorry to hear about your lost.Dr.Munoz was my daughter's doctor in 1972. we really loved her.she save my daughter's life.Dr. Munoz was always so kind and gentle .everyone loved her ,not just the ones she took care of ,but the families as well.
December 15, 2011
Dr Munoz was such a wonderful and caring physician. I have fond memories of her gentle touch and soothing voice as her patient for 18 years. It has been an honor to be influenced by such an exceptional clinician and woman. May her family find peace and comfort during this time.
December 15, 2011
Dear Munoz family, You are not alone in the passing of this most outstanding woman. She was a part of thousands of families and I am so proud to claim her as part of mine. There never was nor ever will be another pediatrician to replace her. We will all miss her and love her forever. The Hart Family
Laura Kelley
December 15, 2011
To the family of Dr. Munoz,
I was just talking about her the other day with another former patient. She was an extraordinary women and even more so as a doctor. She was old school and really cared about all of her patients. I was so sad when she retired and even sadder to read of her passing.
December 14, 2011
Dear Munoz family, I am a grown woman [44] now but Dr. Munoz was my family's pediatrician for many years. I remember her fondly and loved learning Spanish when I visited her office. When my Mother told me of her passing, tears just welled up in my eyes and are still there as I write this note. Our Lord has a new angel in heaven as we had here on earth with her all these years. May God bless you and your family always.
Sandy Allen
Fuquay Varina, NC
Mary Beth
December 14, 2011
I was saddened to hear of Dr. Munoz's passing. She was my pediatrician for 18 years, and she set a high standard of care! In trying to find a pediatrician for my own children, she has been the standard of comparison. I've thought of her fondly many times over the years. She genuinely cared for her patients and made sure they received the best care, often going above and beyond. She will be missed!
Lillie Calloway
December 13, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Don Harber
December 13, 2011
I'm sorry to hear of Doctor Munoz's passing. I was a patient of hers till 18 then she let me come in and assist her summer of 1981 to see if I would like to be a ped. I did but did not stick it out unfortunately. I got to work Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 til 12 that summer with her nephew Alex. Alex, if you see this, email me. I'd like to see how you 've been. Its been a long time. I loved Dr. Munoz!. Don Harber [email protected].
December 13, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 13, 2011
To the Munzo Family
Sorry to hear about the pass of Dr. Munzo, she was my son and daughter doctor in the 1981 and 1984. Dr. Munzo was a great doctor. Mary Johnson of East Point, Ga
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