Juanita Whitley

In loving memory of Juanita Whitley, 84, of Las Vegas passed away peacefully on November 1, 2016. She was born October 13, 1932, in Macon, Georgia to Gertrude and Johnsey Tidwell. She married Horace Whitley in 1951. They had three beautiful children Randy, Cathie, and Janet. She is survived by her son Randy Whitley; 7 Grandchildren ; 19 Great-Grandchildren. Juanita was a devoted mother adoring each of her children equally and extending her love to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed dearly. Her uplifting attitude and smile cheered up a room in a heartbeat. She shared her stories and wisdom with everyone who would listen. Juanita will be forever in our memories and our hearts. "Sit up straight. No elbows on the table." You'd say with your southern charm. "I know that's not the way your mother raised you. You weren't brought up in a barn." You and I didn't always see eye to eye and I gave you my fair share of sass. Thank you for always putting up with me and keeping your humor when I was a bratty kid. I'll always be thankful you loved me despite my faults and that you were always there as I was growing up. Treasured memories, many delicious meals and some great laughs. You were the thread that held this family together and now we will all have to try not to fall apart. I love you so much Grandma. Even if I wasn't always the best at showing it. After all, I'm "just like my mother." The day is a little darker, from you being gone. Yet in the night, you'll shine so brightly as another gleaming star. You taught me all my manners and when to say "yes ma'am". Helped me become who I am, that I should always be proud, and to remember where I stand. You put me in my place when needed, and for that I'm grateful. You helped to raise me, which let's face it, was not an easy task. All our late night phone calls, how you called my name. From the simplicity of just watching "your shows" with you and having casual and sometimes deep conversations. I will treasure every memory I have of you, but I will never be the same. You always accepted me for who I was and I am grateful you never let your disappointment show, when I had let you down. I will miss your laugh, your smile, your caring words. I know you are now finally "home" with your husband, and some of your children that left this earth too soon. And in true Juanita fashion, "I love you, mmm- buh bye." This is goodbye for now, but not forever. We love you Juanita and always will.