Juanita Elaine Kennedy

Juanita Elaine Kennedy, 62, of Pocola, passed from this life March 11, 2022 surrounded by family. She was born September 30, 1959, in Van Buren, to William Holt, Jr. and Asentha Langley Holt. Juanita retired as a supervisor after 32 years with Riverside Furniture.

Juanita is survived by her husband Larry; daughters Nikki Winton, Jordan Kennedy (Amanda Kaiser), and Erin Moore (Joey); a special niece she loved like her own Sissy Lee; her son Ryan Kennedy (Jessica); three sisters Sheila Miller, Vera Day and Kim Crain (Leon); her grandchildren, Morgan Lindsey (Blaise), Madison Winton, Zuri Kennedy, Caleb Wachob, Garrett Howard (Skylar), Riley Kennedy and Amaica Howard; a nephew who was more like a grandson Blake Saul; her great grandchildren Grayson Loman, Gracie Howard, Rhett Howard, who will make his appearance very soon; a sister-in-law, Peggy Holt and brother-in-law Richard Kennedy; two sisters-in-love, Robin Wadkins Yandell and Myrl Hallman; and very close friend, David Hacker. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister Rhonda Kuykendall; two brothers Charlie and Clay Holt; and her son-in-law Ross Winton.

A Celebration of Juanita’s Life will be from 12:00 to 2:00pm Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Edwards Funeral Home. Cremation and services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Robin Yandell for being there for every need, no matter the time.