Obituaries

Lora Juanita Lewis

Lora Juanita (Acklin) Lewis, daughter of Benjamin Franklin (Benny) and Mary Arena (Deal) Acklin was born March 5, 1921 in El Dorado, KS and departed this life on Thursday, September 26, 2013 in Newport Ark. at the age of 92. Juanita was a graduate of Violet Hill High School and Arkansas School of Cosmetology in Little Rock, Ark. Afterwards, she worked as a licensed beautician in Wiseman and Salem, Ark. as well as Wichita, Kan. On November 10, 1945 in Wichita, Kan.S, Juanita was united in marriage to Ewell Otis Lewis. They were married for 44 years before Ewell preceded her in death on January 28, 1990. Also, preceding her were her parents and one brother, Harold (Pete) Acklin. Juanita was an active member of the Salem United Methodist Church, Newport Umsted Memorial United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Newport Hospital Auxiliary in addition to other civic organizations. Mrs. Juanita, as many called her, enjoyed helping others, and spending time with family and friends. Juanita is survived by two daughters: Teresa (Dwight) Smith of Conway, Ark. and Karen (Van) Stanfield of Newport, Ark.; four grandchildren: Chris Smith of Alexandria, Va., Tiffany Smith Reiner of Lucas, Texas, Blake Stanfield of Little Rock, Ark., and Pathy Stanfield Sellers of Richmond Hill, Georgia; two great-grandchildren: Trey Reiner and Taylor Reiner of Lucas, Texas; two sisters: Inez Pierson of Wichita, Kan. and Joyce Lee of Walnut Ridge, Ark.; three sisters-in-law: Estella (Warden) Lewis of Glen Carbon, Ill, Earnestine (Lewis) Mejaski of Springfield, Mo. and Beatrice (Ashcraft) Lewis of Mountain Home, Ark.; plus many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family of Lora Juanita Lewis would like to express their sincere appreciation to her many care givers during her illness. Friends may visit at Jackson's Funeral Home, Friday, 4:30-6 p.m. with graveside services and interment at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Salem Cemetery, Salem, Ark., with Brother Dave Jackson officiating. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

Published September 27, 2013

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