Juanita Laverne (Duffel) Barnes

Juanita Barnes, 79, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019, at her residence.  She was born April 1, 1939, in Arbyrd, Missouri, to Erie and Zelma Duffel.  Juanita was a member of Greater Vision Ministries.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter Barnes; son, John Barnes; daughter, Helen Barnes; brother, Raymond Duffel; and sister, Edith Rupert.

Survivors include her daughters and sons in law, Joyce and Dewayne Smith, Marie and Kevin Jones all of Paragould; brothers, Jr. Duffel and Earl Duffel; grandchildren, Shane, Amber, J.J., Alisha, Sarah, and Colton; and 14 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Saturday, February 2, at Greater Vision Ministries from 11:00 a.m. until service time.  The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Greater Vision Ministries with Bro. Rick Ethridge officiating.  All services are under the care of Phillips Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery.

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