Juanita Ruth Howard

Juanita Ruth Howard, 87, of Cleveland passed away at a local healthcare facility, Monday, June 28, 2021. She was a devout member of First Lutheran Church of Cleveland.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Annie and Joseph Gentry; husband, Jack Howard; son, Brian Howard; sisters, Mae Marsh, Edna Martin, Hazel Walters, Beatrice Gentry, and Pat James; brother, Clarence Gentry.

Juanita is survived by daughter, Rhonda Webb; sons and daughters-in-law, Keith LaBraun “Melissa” Howard, Brent “Kathleen” Howard; grandchildren, Jill Middlebrooks, Amanda Parker, Brandon Howard, Justin Bratton, Tyler Bratton, Hunter Howard, Paige Howard, Maranda Wulz; brothers and sister-in-law, Dean "Rose" Gentry, Wayne Gentry; great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces, and many, many, friends.

The family will receive friends from 1:00pm-2:00pm Saturday, July 3, 2021 with the funeral ceremony to follow 2:00pm at First Lutheran Church of Cleveland, with Pastor Seaton officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to First Lutheran Church, 195 McIntire Ave NE, Cleveland, TN 37312.