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Juanita Shelnutt Obituary

Juanita Shelnutt, age 78 of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away January 6th, 2007 from respiratory complications. Mrs. Shelnutt was blessed and survived by her four daughters, Mrs. Nancy and Mike Warren of Gilbert, AZ, Ms. Gerita Shelnutt-Milam and Carrie King of Lawrenceville, Mrs. Kim and Dana Russell of Loganville and Mrs. Tracy and John Pump of Newnan; one sister, Mrs. Jeanette (William) Hughes of Conyers and a large loving family of nine grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Her husband, Frank “Gerald” Shelnutt, a distinguished Army Officer and Gwinnett County Deputy Sherriff and Justice of the Peace, preceded Mrs. Shelnutt in death in 1977. Mrs. Shelnutt was born in Fitzgerald, GA, attended and studied at Berry Academy in Rome and moved to Atlanta in her early twenties where she worked as a hairdresser. Other occupations included a long, successful career in sales working for Rich's. Mrs. Shelnutt was a strong, independent woman with an unforgettable sense of humor, a love for good food, cooking, music and beautiful country drives. Mama, our hearts go with you. Our love and memory of you will live forever and ever. Through the Glory, the Mercy and the Majesty of God, we celebrate your Homecoming to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and your reunion with Daddy. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel presided by Rev. Jerry Meredith with interment following at Prospect United Methodist Church, Lawrenceville, GA. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lawrenceville, 770-277-4550.

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Published by Gwinnett Daily Post on Jan. 9, 2007.

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Sandi Mcdaniel

January 11, 2007

Tracy , Kim & Family
Im so sorry for you lost and my Heart and prayers are with you always I Loved you Mom as if she was my owen and i will Miss her alots Sorry i did not get to come with Gene to the FH With Heavy Heart and Thoughts of you all Please keep in touch Sandi McDaniel

Karol Kerby Powell

January 10, 2007

Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I did not find out in time to come. Let me know if there is anything that I can do.

Melba Dolan

January 10, 2007

Yracy & family, So sorry to hear of your loss.Thinking of you all at this time. Melba Mabrey Dolan

Paula Buker

January 9, 2007

Geri and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Love, Paula Buker and Family

sandra melton

January 9, 2007

Tracy,It has been a long time.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.She was a great lady. Love Your Friend Sandi Melton

Janet Leach

January 9, 2007

Kim, I know how hard it is for you at this time. My love and prayers are with you. I hope to see you at the Funeral home but if I don't please know I am thinking of you.
Love, Janet B. Leach

Sandra Ruark

January 9, 2007

Kim, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love and prayers,

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