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Juanita Widener Obituary
She was the former Juanita Smith of Oakvale, W. Va. She had worked for Beckley Manufacturing Company for five years and had retired from Peyton Inc. with over 25 years of service. She loved to read and listen to country music.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mert and Rena St. Clair Smith; her husband, James "Jim" O. Widener; sisters, Helen Calacino and Cleo Davis; and her baby brother, James E. Smith.
Surviving are her children, James "Butch" Widener (Karen), Brenda Gaines (Danny) and Diana Lynn Widener; brother, Bob Smith (Dela); sisters, Frances White and Shirley Miller; sister-in-law, Shirley Smith; grandchildren, Melissa Fegett (Chris), Joni Atzinger (Chris), Chad and Erica Widener; great-grandchildren, Ginger and Georgia Atzinger and Chrissy Danielle Fegett; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Chapel, 4400 Bardstown Road, with interment in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Juanita Widener
Brenda Gaines, Widener
November 13, 2011
Mom, I love you and Daddy very much. You Will always be in my Heart. I miss you both so very much. You and Dad were the best Parents anyone could ever have. Until we meet again. My love always & forever. Brenda
PAT BROYLES
October 19, 2011
I WORKED WITH jUANITA AT PEYTON'S FOR OVER 20 YEARS. SHE WAS MY LEAD LADY THE NIGHT I STARTED. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. SO SWEET. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL.
`Kim Sugrue
October 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt Juanita was fun and a free spirit and I will truly miss her. Much love to all of you.
Wanda Couch
October 19, 2011
Hi, my name is Wanda, I worked with Juanita for twenty years at Peytons. She was always a funny, smiling person and had a lot of friends. I'm sure you will miss her dearly.I was just today, getting ready to call and invite Peyton girls to a Christmas Party, just to be getting together.I'm sure the girls will be sad of her passing. Our prayers are with the family.
Catherine Shrewsbury
October 18, 2011
To my Loving Cousins, I am so sorry I can't be there for you, but please know my heart and prayers are with each and every one of you. Aunt Juanita was a beautiful person, fun and loving. I spent time with her and your Dad when they were first married. My parents, Georgia and Talmadege loved visiting with Aunt Juanita. She always made them feel so welcome and at home. Even though we haven't seen each other much over the years, she will always be remembered and loved by me. We made good memories from the Kentucky Derby a couple years ago and those will forever remain in my heart.
I love you all. May God bless each and everyone of you. Catherine
Karen Calvert
October 18, 2011
Dear Family,
All of the Widener family in West Virginia shares in your loss. We all remember Aunt Juanita visiting with Uncle Jimmy at grandma and grandpa's. They are memories we will treasure always. Our family has all of you in our hearts and prayers at this sad time. She will be with her beloved Jimmy and all the Widener family. We wish the entire family peace at this difficult time. We send our love to all of you. Karen, Danny and Vince,Jr.
Drema Widener
October 18, 2011
Dearest Family -- I'm greatly saddened by the passing of a most wonderful aunt. I'm also sad that I won't be there to hug each and every one of you but know you're in my heart and prayers. My memories of Aunt Juanita go back to when I was just a kid -- her energy, her warm and welcoming smile for everyone, her zest for life, and her love of family. She was truly a remarkable woman and I know we will all miss her dearly. Love to everyone, Drema
Mystique Kolbet
October 18, 2011
Aunt Juanita, I would like to say that I love you dearly and that you will truly be missed, but I know Uncle Jimmy will be glad to have you by his side once again.
I wish I could come and say my good buys and be there to tell the family that I love them all and show my support in this very difficult time.
I love and miss my whole great big extended family! My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you!
Mystique Wellman Kolbet
Linda Willey
October 18, 2011
Mrs. Widener was a wonderful person I met her when her daughter Brenda married my brother Danny. I remember going to her home for family gatherings. She always had a smile on her face she will be sorely missed.
Linda Gaines Willey and family
Jeanann
October 17, 2011
An aunt is a gift whose worth cannot be measured except by the heart.
An aunt is a joy to remember your whole life through.
I not only call you aunt, I call you friend!
Aunt, you're forever in my heart.
Aunts like you are precious and few!
An aunt grows more treasured as time goes by!
An aunt is someone special
to remember with warmth,
think of with pride,
and cherish with love.
An aunt is a gift whose worth cannot be measured except by the heart.
An aunt is a joy to remember your whole life through.
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