Ruby Juanita McClintock, age 94, a long-time Old Hickory resident passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023 in Nashville. Juanita was born October 7, 1928 to Edward and Pearl Crawford in Springfield, Tennessee. She grew up on the family farm, was the seventh of eight children with four brothers and three sisters. She graduated from Greenbrier High School in 1946 as valedictorian.
Juanita was married to James Ross McClintock for 64 years. She is survived by her four children, Mike (Jenny) McClintock, Rick (Suzy) McClintock, Stan (Ellen) McClintock and Kim (Kevin) Bailey. Juanita had nine grandchildren, Michael, Beth, Ryan, Becca, Matthew, Ginny, Leanna, Kevin and Kara. She also had eight great grandchildren (Tristan, Oakley, Evelyn, Elsie, Parker Kate, Taylor Anne, Tatum, and Kellen). Mom filled all our lives with love from the moment we were born. Her family was the most important thing in her life.
Juanita was known by many Old Hickory residents through the years while working at First American Bank, now Regions. In this role she interacted with almost every family in the community. Juanita started work at First American when she was 17 years old in 1946. She took a two-year leave of absence to go to France while Ross was in the Air Force and retired after 30 years of service.
Juanita was a long time active member of the Old Hickory Church of Christ. Her faith was an inspiration to many, especially her children. She was always an active participant in church activities. She made faith in God the center of her family life and her many Christian friendships.
Juanita was an exceptional wife and mother. She cared deeply for her family and neighbors. This is just who she was. She loved to cook. She blessed many people through the years with her generous spirit providing meals and the special cakes she loved to bake. Juanita was able to live in her home until recently, which was a blessing for her and family.
The family asked that she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life, her laughter, and her faith in the Lord. She will always be loved, respected, and missed by her family. The family invites you to a celebration of her life on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Old Hickory Church of Christ, 1001 Hadley Ave. Old Hickory, TN, Visitation begins at 11:00 AM with funeral at 1:00 PM. Juanita will be buried at Hermitage Memorial Gardens beside her husband Ross in Hermitage, TN.
Fond memories and condolences may be found at www.hermitagefh.com.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc. (disasterreliefeffort.org) in her memory. Memorial gifts are welcome, but not necessary.
