Lois "Juanita" Douglas Welsh Snyder

Juanita was born on September 11, 1927, in Waverly, Missouri, to Homer and Hazel (Frock) Douglas. She grew up in Brookfield, MO and graduated in 1945 from Brookfield High School. Juanita married Jerauld K. Welsh on November 26, 1947. They were married for almost 46 years and had 2 daughters. After Jerry’s death in 1993, she was married to Neal Snyder from September 12, 1994 until his death in 2011.

Juanita was preceded in death by her mother, father, sister- Annalee Sportsman, husbands, and her granddaughter, Meredith Malone. She is survived by her 2 daughters: Janis (Steve) Ratliff and Karen (Kurt) Johnsen; her 14 grandchildren: Brianne (Justen) Castle, Melanie (Sean) Linville, Caleb Johnsen, Derick (Amanda) Malone, Jacob (Yang Yang) Johnsen, Katie (Matt) Harris, Jody (Bobbi) Malone, Laura Ratliff, Sam (Kayla) Johnsen, Stephen (Brooke) Ratliff, Casey (LaTisha) Malone, Jessica Crews, Tommy (Meredith) Johnsen, Joseph Johnsen; 29 great-grandchildren, and 1 niece, Cheri D. Johnson.

Juanita was vivacious, tenacious, and full of life. She worked at Packaging Corp of America in Fairfax KS for 20+ years. She faithfully cared for two husbands in their time of need then became a Hospice volunteer at the age of 85, winning a national award for her service. She loved her girls, her grandkids, and soon-to-be 31 great grandchildren. She always had a candy dish filled to the brim, 7-up stashed in the fridge, and something baking in the oven. Juanita was a talented crochet artist, creating many custom pieces for family and friends. She loved her little dog Max, enjoyed connecting with people on Facebook, and playing cards. Above all, she loved to dance: within seconds of a song playing, Juanita was dancing around the room with a big smile on her face.

Mom, Grandma, GiGi, we love you. We know you are at peace, free from pain, and probably baking pies in heaven.

The visitation will be Friday Nov. 17th at McGilley Antioch Chapel 3325 NE Vivion Rd, KCMO 64119 from 6-8:00pm. The funeral service will be on Sat. Nov. 18th at Northland Christian Church, 6120 NE 48th St Kansas City, MO MO 64119 at 10:00am. Mom will be buried by Dad in Laclede, MO.