Juanita Henslee, age 81, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at home. She was born June 21, 1933, to Leonard and Luna (Davenport) Privett. She was a member of the Grant Avenue Baptist Church. She was a loving wife and mother that enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren. Juanita’s passion was going to flea markets.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include: her husband of 64 years, Carl Henslee; two daughters: Tawanna Cropper, husband Leonard, and Carla Hall, husband Charlie; 2 grandchildren: Mike Cropper and Michelle Vanderburg; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters: Wanda Hall, Janet Cline and Nancy Privett; brothers: Buddy Privett, Ronnie Privett, Howard Privett, Jim Privett, Tony Privett, David Privett and brother-in-law, Glen Henslee
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North starting at 2:00 pm. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 pm, with burial to take place in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.