Mrs. Jaunita Lowry, age 66 years, 9 months and 3 days left this world to be with Jesus on January 30, 2010. She was born April 27, 1943 to Elvin and Pearl Krtek. She was saved at age 17 at Campbell Grove Missionary Baptist Church, was baptized and became a member of Campbell Grove Missionary Baptist Church on January 15, 1961. Jaunita was a retired employee of Lakeland Telephone Company which later became Missouri Telephone Company.
She is survived by her husband of more than 47 years, Richard Lowry, Bolivar; her daughter Kim Lowry of Springfield; son Rick & daughter-in-law Cathy; grandson and love of her life, Cade Divin Lowry, Bolivar; brother Karl Krtek and his wife Cathy of Nixa; sisters Frances Hensley; Irene Davis & husband Gene, Shirley Blair & husband Joe, Linda Jarman, Iola Campbell & husband Jim all of Bolivar; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elvin & Pearl Krtek; brother Charles Krtek, sisters Hazel & Carolyn.
Jaunita left us far too soon and it is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to her. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, Wednesday February 3, 2010 in Pitts Chapel with Brother John Brown officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, east of Bolivar. Per her wishes, no formal visitation will be held.
In lieu of flowers, it was Jaunita’s wish that memorial contributions be made to Campbell Grove Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund. After God and her family, Jaunita loved Campbell Grove the most. She was so proud to have seen it blessed over the 48 years she was a member by seeing souls saved within the church, an increase in membership and a new building which was constructed in 2009. Memorials may be sent to the funeral home. Friends and family may sign a guest book or send private condolences at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel,316 E. Broadway, Bolivar, MO.