Juanita Heaton Miller, 92, of Roan Mountain, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, August 23, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Pearl Carver Heaton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ford Miller; a sister, Patsy Winters; and two brothers, Roy Heaton and Ray Heaton.
Juanita was a devoted wife, loving mother and mamaw. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed cooking, cleaning and caring for her family.
Those left to cherish Juanita’s memory include a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Randy Caraway of Roan Mountain; a son, Roger Miller, of the home; her grandchildren, Courtney and CPO Jeremy Clipse, USCG, of Williamsburg, Va., Matthew and Rosy Caraway, Elizabethton, Tenn., and Mark Miller, Nashville, Tenn.; and her great-grandchildren, Arielle Clipse, Lucas Clipse, Neyland Caraway and Kyla-Rose Caraway. She is also survived by several very special nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends and long-time neighbors, Betty and Delaney Berry and Charles Jones; and a dear lifelong friend, Onza Johnson.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, August 26, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Minister Delaney Berry and Pastor Tim Hughes officiating. Music will be under the direction of Rosy Caraway and Tim and Sandra Hughes. Active pallbearers will be Matthew Caraway, Mark Miller, Jeremy Clipse, Duane Potter, Rick Heaton and Keith Stout. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Heaton, Garry Heaton and Charles Jones. It was her wish to only have a graveside service. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Juanita’s caregivers, Sandra, Carrie, Freida, Rozina, Toni and the Amedysis team. Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com.
Juanita and her family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Home. Office: (423) 542-2232. Service Information Line: (423) 543-4917.