Juanita Clark

Juanita Clark, age 92, of New Carlisle, OH (formerly of Huber Heights) passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Vancrest of New Carlisle. Juanita was born in Detroit, MI on January 22, 1930 to the late Kelly Wood and Aline Pease. She was married to George Clark, and he preceded her in death January 1999.

Juanita is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law: Karen & Danny O'Meara, Debbie & Royace Shirley, Kim & Joe Baird, and Marsha Roof; one sister: Mary Smith; 12 grandchildren: Kevin (Carolyn), Tim (Jenny), Bridget (Rob), Brian (Shanna), Jason, Dr. Shaun (Stacie), Jenni (Doug), Cortney, Erika (Billy), Amber (David), Ashley (Josh), and Katie; 23 great-grandchildren: Caleigh, Conner, Allie (Graham); Graham, Nick, Emma, Kylie, Keegan, Kylyn, Morgan, Dylan, Maggie, Aiden, Lily, Reagan, Maura, Charlee, Chelsee, Mason, Ellie, Axton, Cameron, & Carter; two great-great grandchildren: Zoey & Noa; special friends: Bobby & Sue Gill; and several extended family members. Juanita was preceded in death by: Margaret Wood and Virgil Pease; one brother, three sisters and their spouses: Jimmy Wood and wife Judy, Elizabeth Atkins and husband John, Katie Dwyer and husband Jim, and Billie Patten and husband John; brothers-in-law: Lonnie Stephens and Raymond Smith; and one son-in-law: Dr. Richard Roof.

Juanita enjoyed watching golf (she loved Tiger) and NASCAR, going to casinos and playing Poker. She always had her Poker (especially "screw your neighbor") money ready to hustle her family at the Thanksgiving get togethers. Juanita made the world's best peanut butter fudge, pretzel salad, fried potatoes, and peanut butter pie. Most of all, Juanita was a "no nonsense" woman that loved her family deeply. She lived an amazing, fulfilling life and will be greatly missed.

Juanita's family would like to give a special thanks to her caretakers at Vancrest, but especially to Dee, Amanda, and Belinda who Juanita called, "Bixby."

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Newcomer in Kettering, OH. Funeral services will be Friday, April 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM with her eulogy being presented by her nephew, Tom Taylor. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Tipp City, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Dayton, 31 West Whipp Road, Dayton, OH 45459 or by visiting: ace.alz.org or to Autism Society - Dayton Chapter by visiting autismsocietyofdayton.org/donate.

Juanita's services will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.

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