Mary Juanita Paul

Mary Juanita Elkins Paul of Pioneer, born October 12, 1927 departed this life June 4, 2010. She was 82 years old. Juanita loved her family which was the center of her life. She also loved quilting, gardening, canning, cooking and fishing. She was a long time employee of Powell Valley Foods. Juanita left that employment to aid her husband in his dry wall finishing business. They spent many happy years in FL. but returned to their true home in TN. where they both retired. Juanita was a member of the New Canaan Baptist Church of Pioneer. Whether you knew her as Juanita, Mom, or Mamaw this very special lady will be truly missed. Our lives have been forever touched by our wife, mother, and mamaw. We will miss her dearly but we are better for the time we have had her in our lives and our lives are fuller because of her.

Juanita was preceded in death by her Parents: Lawrence and Lou Ella Elkins. Brothers: FD, Ralph, Ruble, and Herman. Sisters: Ruth and Novella.

Survived by her loving and devoted husband of 61 years: Earl Paul (Pap) of Pioneer. Daughters and Sons in Law: Connie Paul Baker and Ed of Jacksboro. Pattie Paul Thrasher and jack of Pioneer. Grandchildren: Becky and Kenny Orick of Lafollette, Jackie and Fritz Dople of LaFollette, Jeremy and Miranda Baker of Jacksboro. 5 Great Grandchildren.

In Lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Campbell County Humane Society.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.