Juanita L. Kern, 85, of Springfield, MO passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. She was born on Sunday, March 6, 1938 in Long Beach, CA to Freda and Orla Kern.

Juanita was a member of the Central Assembly of God and worked as a Teacher for many decades. She helped to start a library at the Maranatha Village and loved to make and sell her own greeting cards. Juanita also enjoyed southern gospel music and spending time with friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Juanita is survived by one uncle Samuel Kern, two cousins Jimmy Kern and Eugene Myers and her Maranatha Village family.

A private burial will take place at Rivemonte Memorial Gardens. Online condolences can be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com