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Juanita Massad Obituary

She was born Juanita Shadid on December 17, 1923 in Drumright, OK. The family moved to Elk City, OK in 1927 and then traveled abroad for one year beginning in 1932. Her family returned to Elk City and then moved to Lawton, OK where she owned and operated Jack n' Jill Children's Stores until 1951. They moved to OKC and operated the family business until 1987. Her love of music was evidenced by her skill at the piano and accordion throughout her life. A loving and loyal daughter, sister, mother and grandmother, she was a friend to all and a stranger to no one. Her door was always open. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Nerose Shadid, her sisters Blanche Nayfa and Alain Ellis, and a son Dr. Ronald Massad. She is survived by her son Dr. Gary Massad, grandchildren Lauren and Blake Massad, her brother Dr. Ernest Shadid and her sister Joy Ablah. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ the King Church, 8005 Dorset Drive, 10:00 a.m. Friday December 19, 2008. Interment will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery. To have her charitable dedication honored donations may be made to the Carmelite Sisters, Carmel of Saint Joseph 20000 N. County Line Rd., Piedmont, OK 73078.

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Published by Oklahoman on Dec. 17, 2008.

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Casey Hankey

December 18, 2008

Sete was amazing. All Blake ever talks about is Sete. She will be missed not only by family but by many of her family's friends. From the first time i met her she has welcomed me in. My prayers are with the whole family.

Mary Massad

December 18, 2008

I did not know Mrs. Massad however I knew her sons when we were all young and went to the Lebanese conventions. I am sorry to hear of her passing. May her memory be eternal.

Mark Bowlby

December 17, 2008

Juanita was such a great person. I did a lot of work for Gary, and she was always there with a smile and a chat. I'm very sorry to hear of her passing. She was a very nice lady from a very nice family.

December 17, 2008

So sorry to hear about her passing. I remember the early days in Lawton so well and how sweet she was.

Sam Hamra
Dallas

Trish Francen

December 17, 2008

My late mother, Trula Francen, did some domestic for Mrs. Massad, her father and sister many years ago when I was a child and I think my father even did some house painting for her once. I remember she was very kind to our family, that she gave me some clothes one time and that she called everyone "honey". My condolences to her family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Trish Francen

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