Juanita Jackson Mefford

Juanita J. Mefford, 93, of Carlinville, passed away Wed. Jan. 17, 2018. She was born April 10, 1924 in Shipman, IL, daughter of Clarence Wesley Jackson and Flossie Margaret (Sanner) Jackson. She married William J. Drury in Carlinville, IL.  They later divorced.  She married George W. Mefford on April 6, 1989 in Bunker Hill, IL.  He preceded her in death, along with a daughter Sonia L. Drury.

She is survived by:

2 daughters:

Marsha L. (Kurt) Mundstock of Girard, IL

Angela K. (Vern) Hawkins of Plainview, IL;

4 grandchildren, Benjamin, Amy, Sarah Mundstock, and Vern D. Hawkins III

6 great grandchildren.  

In earlier years she owned and operated a beauty salon in her home. In later years, she worked for Macoupin County Baptist Association, in Carlinville. She enjoyed her family and working in her flower garden.

A celebration of life will be held Sat. Feb 17, 2018, 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church in   Carlinville, IL.  Rev. Clifford Woodman will officiate. The family suggests memorials go to Emmanuel Baptist Church.                               

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