Juanita Wells Herring, 95, of Burgaw was granted her angel wings Tuesday morning, November 25, 2014 as she passed away peacefully at her daughter's home. She was born September 20, 1919 in Pender County to the late Pearlie Headric and Cassie Viola Woodcock Wells. Also, lovingly remembered are her husband, David James Herring, Sr.; two daughters, Bridget Herring and Cynthia Annette Herring; brothers, Leonard, Colin, Durant, Marvin, and P.H. Wells; sisters, Ada Casteen Meeks and Eloise Phelps Brown; son-in-law, Eric Lee, all who preceded Juanita in death.

Juanita is survived by her children, Sherria Crawley (Lawrence), Joyce Lynn Atkinson, Gail Lee, David James Herring, Jr. (Sharon), and Sally Spainhour (Randolph); 11 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; sisters, Lila Rackley and Carlene Tokoly (James) and many nieces and nephews.

Juanita was a member of Herrings Chapel United Methodist Church, Battle of Moores Creek Bridge Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution, Cape Fear 3 United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was a graduate of Burgaw High School and cosmetologist school.

Juanita was a loving and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. First and foremost she lived her life with a Christian spirit which shined through in her beautiful smile and her caring manner. Over the decades David and Juanita have been wonderful examples of fidelity, love and charity to their seven children; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Juanita excelled as a homemaker and loved all of God's creations. She will be remembered for her sweet, sweet spirit and gentle smile.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Herrings Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. William Hill Pearsall and Rev. Rick Russell officiating. Burial will follow in Herrings Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home and at other times will be at the home of Gail Lee in Rocky Point.

Memorial Gifts may be given to Herrings Chapel United Methodist Church, C/O Buddy Gurganous, 4245 NC Hwy 133, Rocky Point NC 28457 or to March of Dimes, 5041 New Centre Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Herrings Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. William Hill Pearsall and Rev. Rick Russell officiating. Burial will follow in Herrings Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home and at other times will be at the home of Gail Lee in Rocky Point.