Juanita Standifur Bartley

Birth date: Jan 9, 1938 Death date: Sep 17, 2017

Juanita Standifur Bartley age 79 of Rutledge passed away September 17, 2017 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her husband and loving family. Juanita loved her Jesus above all and assured her family and friends of his presence all the way through this heartbreaking process. Family was her greatest treasure this side of heaven and was blessed beyond words when they could all come together. She was born January 9, 1938 in Pike County , KY. To the late Lydia and Shade Standifur. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tina Smith King. Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, James Ellis Bartley. Ellis fondly referred to Juanita as “his first wife”. She is also survived by her children, Darrell (Cathy) Bartley, David (Kim) Bartley, Melissa (Gary) Hogston, John (Nikki) Bartley, and Sabrina (Johnny) Singleton; her combined family is blessed with 15 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. During their lifetime together, Ellis and Juanita shared a deep concern for children of broken homes. Because of that, they offered their home as a shelter to many through the fostering programs. Through that time, their daughter Heidi Bartley and their son, Spencer Swiney became part of their family. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in the chapel of Smith-Reagan Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Hazelwood officiating. Interment to follow in Bartley Family Cemetery, Rutledge, Tennessee. The family will receive friends 5:00 P.M. till 7:00 P.M. Tuesday evening at the funeral Home. Smith-Reagan Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.Read Obituary

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Peggy Gortney

344w ago

in honor of Juanita.

The family had moved back to Dry Fork Marrowbone for awhile. We were neighbors , relatives and I went to school with some of the children (Tina, we were in our teens). So some of us were invited for a girly get-to-know you visit. She was not like the usual Mother's around you meet. She was a ball of energy, she talked with a big city accent, looked different and I thought she was exciting. I felt like she wanted to know what was happening in my life. Not just asking and getting into trouble for it. The visit turned into an activity class, back then ceramic pottery was the new fad. So every time I see clay pottery, I think of Juanita. She made an impression on me with fond memories. Prayers for the family.

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J. Smith

344w ago

"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies." I found one! I just called her Miss Juanita. She, Bro. Ellis & Family, excepted, loved and guided me and my family during a very uncertain time in our lives. I will always be so grateful. I look forward to seeing her in Heaven soon. As Bro. Ellis always said to me when we'd part...."I'll see you, here, there, or in the air." With much love, the J. Tommy Smith family.

Shirley Hogston

344w ago

in honor of Juanita.

Melissa, were so heartbroken for you, prayers for comfort. John and Shirley Hogston

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Kathy Wendy Coffey

344w ago

in honor of Juanita.

To a most loving,kind and wonderful lady. She loved her family to the utter most. She will be missed by many. We are praying for the family that God's loving hand to surround the family with strength, love, mercy and grace. Praying for God's support thoughout this day and the weeks ahead. Love you guys. God Bless.

Luther Kathy Anderson

344w ago

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all the family. Luther & Kathy Anderson

Peggy Terry Lester

344w ago

in honor of Juanita.

Peggy Terry Lester

344w ago

in honor of Juanita.

So sorry a