Juanita M. Frantz, age 87, of Warsaw, passed away quietly in her home on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at 12:25 a.m. Her loving family had cared for her as her health declined.
Juanita was born on Nov. 20, 1933, in Dixieland, Calif. She was the daughter of Albert Berry Davis and Laura Rebecca May Davis, who passed at an early age. Later, he father remarried; her stepmother, Martha Davis, raised Juanita and her siblings.
On Jan. 27, 1950, Juanita was married to Alton Lavon Frantz. The pair shared nearly 70 years before her Saturday morning passing. Their union included many blessings, including four children who were Juanita’s top focus. She was a caring, loving mother with a generous nature, though she worked for many years at Sears Roebuck.
She enjoyed crafts like macrame, quilting and crotchet and baked the most wonderful yeast rolls. She loved classic hymns and old-time gospel music and was saved through Jesus Christ. She was a member of Community Bible Church and enjoyed the fellowship there.
In addition to her husband, Alton “Al” Frantz, who survives in Warsaw, those who survive include four children: Jonathan (Cheryl) Frantz, of Spray, Ore.; Michael Frantz, of Warsaw; Deborah (Edward) Burns, of Warsaw; and Stephen (Karen) Frantz, of Warsaw. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Albert Benjamin “Benji” Davis.
She was preceded in passing by her parents; father, Albert Davis; mother, Laura Davis; stepmother, Martha Davis; brother, Robert Davis; stepbrother, John King; and two half-sisters, Erma and Iva Guy.
Friends may gather at Community Bible Church, 2947 S. County Farm Road, Warsaw, on Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. Beginning at 4 o’clock, Dr. Keith Rickert will officiate Juanita’s life celebration.
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In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials be made to Warsaw Camp of Gideons International, P.O. Box 766, Winona Lake, IN 46590; or K21 Health Foundation’s Cancer Care Fund, 1101 Park Ave., Winona Lake, IN 46590.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
