Juanita Lear Obituary
Juanita Lynn Lear, 74, retired Middle School Special Ed Teacher, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas. She was born September 14, 1951 in Memphis, TN to the late Norman and Juanita Lear. Survivors include her daughter, Wendy Lynn (Carolanne) Grogan; son, Nathan (Jill) Edwards; brothers, Don (Susan) Lear and Charles (Min Jiang "Michelle") Lear; sister, Sherry (Don) Park; and 4 grandchildren. Lynn adored her cats, who brought her great comfort and joy. A Celebration of Life-Come and Go reception will be held 1:00 - 3:00pm, Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Hillside Christian Church 8330 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67206. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kansas Humane Society.
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Kansas Humane Society
3313 N. Hillside
Wichita, KS 67219
1147 South Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211
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