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“Dearest Leigh and Family,
Thank you for allowing me to share in the life of your beautiful Aunt Nita! The pictures depict a life of abundance in...Read More »
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1 of 7 | Posted by: Lori Monroe - Bakersfield, CA
“Sending my deepest sympathy, to all who loved Jaunita Jeanette Dennard. May your hearts be comforted and be at peace. She no longer suffers, but is...Read More »
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2 of 7 | Posted by: Cecilia Villa - Aurora, CO
“I was so sorry to hear about Juanita's passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with Juanita's family and friends, at this very difficult time.
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3 of 7 | Posted by: Margret Cassidy Robinson - MD
“Pat: I am so sorry on your loss. You are in my prayers.
Love,
Suzanne
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4 of 7 | Posted by: Suzanne Wiechern - Little Rock, CA
“"Once there was a man who asked God for a flower and a butterfly. But instead, God gave him a cactus and a catapillar. The man said he didn't...Read More »
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5 of 7 | Posted by: Leigh Thomas 
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“You chose my name, were like a second mother to me. You truly are Sailing now and I will never forget you or our special song, "Sailing" by...Read More »
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6 of 7 | Posted by: Leigh Thomas - OK - Niece
“Our sincerest condolences, the entire staff of Gross Funeral Home..
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7 of 7 | Posted by: James Bass - Hot Springs, AR
Juanita Jeanette Dennard, 87, of Hot Springs died Thursday August 25, 2011 at her residence. She was born March 15, 1924 in Crossett, Ar. to the late James Edward & Verdie Bell Dean Powell.
For Nita, family always came first. She loved to cook and to bake, and she was happiest when she was making something sweet for her grandchildren like her lemon meringue and chocolate pies. As a military wife, she enjoyed the frequent travel and exposure to new experiences in assignments like post-war Germany and Japan. Along the way, she made many dear friends in many places. Closer to home and later in life, Nita found great pleasure in collecting china, quilts and antique dolls. She will be remembered for her ever cheerful spirit, her grace and her sweet smile.
Survivors include daughter, Patricia Peterman; son, Danny Dennard; sister, Alva McBroom; sister-in-law, Sherry Powell all of Hot Springs; grandchildren, Michelle Hunt, Alicia Peterman, Dina Herdman and Danny Dennard Jr.; great grandchildren, Samual Hunt, Leah & Lacy Herdman; many nieces & nephews and special friends Bertha & Sonny Droke.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Stephen Divers and Dr. Bimlendra Sharma.
Special thanks to Genesis Cancer Center, Lakewood Convalescent Home, Arkansas Hospice and nurses 4th floor ICU St. Joseph Hospital.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Gross Funeral Home.
Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday.
Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop, LA. At 11:30 a.m. on Monday August 29.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice or Genesis Cancer Center.
Guest register at http://www.grossfuneralhome.com.
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