Juanita Fay Whitener

Juanita Fay Whitener obituary, Corsicana, TX

Juanita Fay Whitener

Juanita Whitener Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana on May 30, 2025.

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Juanita (Nita) Fay Puckett Whitener, 76, of Corsicana, Texas, passed away peacefully May 27,2025. Nita was born on September 22, 1948 in New Willard, Texas, to Leonard Lloyd and Bonnie Ree Puckett. She was met in heaven by her one true love, Ray; her parents; sister Nadine Matthews, and her best friend and sister-in-law Linda Ruth Mershawn. She is survived by her son and daughter-in law, Chris and Jerri Whitener; her daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Zack Carver; and nephew/son Jon Mershawn; her grandchildren Mikey Carver, Matt Carver, Toby Presley, Dallas Presley and Payton Jobes; great-grandchildren Rhyker, Coraline, Quinnsley, Nolan and Archer; sisters and brothers, Norene Bailey, U Puckett, Bonnie Dool, Ann McKey, Benny Puckett, Joy Wiggins and LaTrelle Pharr; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Nita grew up in a big family, with an even bigger love and faith in Jesus Christ. She loved helping people, whether she knew them or not. She was strong, humble, kind, talented and smart. She will be missed immeasurably by all who knew her. She would want everyone to find peace in knowing she is in Heaven.
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Mary (Owens) Liller

May 30, 2025

After 59 years of not seeing each other in person, we were able to `catch´ up during the week-end of our HS class reunion this April. We stayed at the same hotel so we could talk. That precious time together, I will always hold dear. We were friends in HS and I can say it was like picking up where we left off. I was privileged to know and have such a beautiful friend! It hurts to say good-bye. So glad we have the hope of heaven & meeting again one day!

Henry and Sue Parker

May 30, 2025

Juanita was a beautiful Christian lady with a sweet spirit . Always enjoyed seeing/visiting with her at the annual 67 New Caney High Class reunions.
I know she enjoying being in the presence of her Lord and Savior. She will be missed by many,

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