Juanita F. Petty Obituary (1942

Juanita F. Petty age 78 of Goodfield, IL passed away at 9:50 PM on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal IL. Her public graveside service will be 11:00 AM Monday, April 26, 2021 at White Oak Carlock Cemetery, Carlock, IL. Everyone is required to wear a mask. Rev. Steve Evans will be officiating. There will be no visitation. The family suggests memorials be made to a charity of the donor's choice or to White Oak Carlock Cemetery, Carlock, IL, cemetery fund and mail to Heartland Bank and Trust, Carlock, IL. Arrangements are being handled by Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Juanita was born August 2, 1942 in Illinois. Her parents were Newell and Aileen Perry Hendersen. She married Harvey Petty on June 20, 1987 in Carlock, IL. He survives. Also surviving are 6 children, James Elliott, Jr., Eureka, IL, Rodney Elliott, Goodfield, IL Lori (Jeff) Merris, Eagle Grove, IA, Sheila (David) Johnston, Pekin, IL, Robert Elliott, Eureka, IL,Steve Petty, Goldfield, IL, 8 grandchildren, Joshua, Kean, Joseph, Brayton, Nicole, Ashley, Russell, Colton, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, JoAnn and Alice. Juanita is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and1 granddaughter, Alex Johnston. Juanita was a registered nurse. She practiced nursing in Colorado and Illinois. She enjoyed flower gardening, fishing and arts and crafts. Juanita and Harvey enjoyed dancing and spending time with the family. While attending New Castle Church near Mackinaw she enjoyed working with the young children of the church. Juanita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She will be missed by all who knew her. For anyone interested the funeral will be recorded and may be viewed at www.calvertmemorial.com select the obituary tab and select Calvert & Metzler select Juanita's name and click on "Tribute Wall' Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com