Juanita Mae Harrison, 97, of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully on her birthday Saturday, July 2, 2022. She was born in Springfield, MO to Houston & Delacy (McCormack) Dennis on Thursday, July 2, 1925.

Juanita loved her family and became a Christian as a young girl and was a member of Grace Church of the Nazarene. She married the love of her life, Howard Harrison on February 12, 1946. Juanita also enjoyed creating specialized poems for friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers Kenneth and Charles and one sister Lavena.

Juanita is survived by her daughter Jean Blakley, two grandchildren Angela (husband Kyle) of Columbia MO and Chad (wife Linnea with baby on board) of Byvalla, Sweden and two great-grandchildren Paige and Konner.

A private family graveside service will be held at the White Chapel Memorial Gardens at a later date and time. Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com