Juanita Wheeler

Juanita Wheeler was beloved by all those blessed to have known her — a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother… a talented seamstress whose skilled hands and loving spirit touched the lives of many.

Juanita passed away on June 3, 2024, at the age of 88.

From the tender age of six, Juanita discovered her passion for sewing, a craft she perfected and cherished throughout her life. Like the intricate threads she wove into fabric, Juanita's life was a tapestry of love and dedication, binding together her family and friends with the strength of her compassion and the warmth of her kind and gentle presence. Her children, husband, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends were the vibrant patterns in her lifelong story, each one connected by her enduring love and care.

She was married to Bill Wheeler for 65 years, until his passing on June 7, 2019. He was 85. Together, they owned and operated several livestock markets in Georgia, including Middle Georgia Livestock, as well as markets in Eastanollee, GA., and Cleveland, GA.

Juanita's unwavering Christian faith was the cornerstone of her life. She was a member of Hightower Baptist Church, serving in the church choir for many years and was very active in WMU at the church as well.

She was an avid sports fan and attended countless sporting events over the years — not just in support of her family but also to support the children of friends and church members.

Survivors include:

Daughter - Karen Parrott

Daughter - Cindi (Jesse) Aldridge

Son - Billy (Tina) Wheeler, Jr.

Grandchildren - Brittnie (Clinton) Rouse, Haylee Smith, Hillary Wheeler, Sabrina Wheeler and Bailly Wheeler

Great Grandchildren - Martin Lee Rouse, Julia Collett Rouse and Steven Andrew Smith

Brothers - Lamar (Brenda) Collett and David (Trudy) Collett

Sister - Helen Hayes

Brother-in-law - Gene Pruitt

Sister-in-law - Eloise Collett

Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law - Gene (Barbara) Wheeler

Brother-in-law - Junior Satterfield

Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and other Family also survive.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from the Hightower Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie McCormick, and Rev. Gerral Richards officiating. Interment will follow at Hightower Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 5, 2024, and from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, Thursday, June 6, 2024 at South Canton Funeral Home. She will lie in state at the Hightower Baptist Church on Thursday, June 6, 2024 prior to the Funeral Service from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM.

She was preceded in death by, Parents: Clarence and Naomi Collett, Husband: Billy Ray Wheeler, Sr., Siblings: Ruth, Camilla, Norma Jean, Lawrence, Shirley, Marcelle and Sue, Son-In-Law: Steve Parrott.

Juanita's life was a beautiful reflection of her Christian beliefs, marked by patience, gentleness, and an ever-welcoming heart. Her home, where the door was always open, served as a beacon of her devotion to living a life of love and service. She leaves behind a legacy of a Christian role model — an unwavering kindness that will continue to inspire those who knew her.

South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the families we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com