Juanita June Smith

April 9, 1936 - June 15, 2020

Juanita June Smith, age 84, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, got her wings and went to walk with the angels on June 15, 2020. Born April 9, 1936, in Memphis, Tennessee, and was the daughter of Tillman and Bertha Wheat. She was a dedicated mother 1st and foremost, treasuring her children and embraced every moment with them. She loved her family gatherings and feeding all. She enjoyed the warm sun and natural beauty of hummingbirds and butterflies. After raising a family she worked as a waitress in Forrest City, Arkansas, until retiring. After her husband passed away she made Port Saint Lucie, Florida home with her daughter and son-in-law. She enjoyed traveling in the summer to Illinois, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Mrs. Smith married Carl W. Smith who preceded her in death in 2012. She is survived by her children; Judy (Dan) Liddle of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Jerry (Janet) Smith of Nesbit, Mississippi, and Timmy (Sherry) Smith of Bono, Arkansas, seven grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and her many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Smith in 1969, her parents, brother, Jim Wheat, and sisters; Elizabeth Shidler, Thelma Catha, Linda Jasso, and Patsy Steeland. All of these she loved and touched deeply. A graveside service will be held at Hughes Cemetery, 10:00 A.M., Wednesday. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the online registry.