Juanita J. Truitt, 70
SELBYVILLE, Del. - Juanita J. Truit passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Beebe Hospital with her children by her side.
She was born in Lewes, Del. on April 2, 1951, daughter of the late Carlton O. Lathbury and the late Bessie A. Magee.
She is survived by her children, Kimberly Birch and son-in-law Roger of Bishopville, Md.; and son, Michael Truitt, Sr.; grandchildren, Kyle Alexander, Stacy Smith, Amanda Truitt, Michael Truitt, Jr. and Lindsay Cannon; and five great grandchildren; a sister, Carol Rogers of Harrinton, Del.; and several aunts, nieces, nephews and numerous friends.
She is described as the sweetest person anyone could have met and could put a smile on anyone having a bad day. She was also the life of the party, had a huge smile and loved to tell jokes to make you laugh. Juanita enjoyed cooking for gatherings and spending time with her family and friends. Her hobbies included collecting tea pots, bingo, watching Western movies, adult coloring and beating everyone at the dice game called Greedy, which she learned from her dad. She was an animal lover but especially adored her cat, Precious.
She will be remembered by all her friends at the Shady Grove community in Selbyville where she was known for zipping up and down the sidewalks in her power chair. She loved giving her great grandchildren rides around on her power wheelchair.
Juanita cherished her family so much, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also had a special relationship with her best friend and sister Jenny Kuhn and Lisa Todd was like another daughter to her.
A graveside service was held be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at St. George's Cemetery in Clarksville. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.
Online condolences can be made at www.melsonfuneralservices.com