Juanita M Tharp Waco, Texas Obituary

Juanita M Tharp

<p>Juanita Margaret Tharp, 88, of Ft. Worth, Texas, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Waco, Texas. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 20, at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery Pavilion. After a brief service, family and friends will then go to her daughter’s house in Rockwall, Texas.</p><p>Juanita was born August 22, 1934, in Grapeland, Texas. After graduating in Houston, she met her husband, Hal, at the bank where they both worked and eventually moved to Farmers Branch, Texas, where they raised their three children. She loved caring for her children, sewing, cooking, and serving as a Sunday School teacher and VBS leader for Royal Haven Baptist Church. Juanita and Hal then moved to Ft. Worth and soon thereafter, opened The Antique Colony. Her passions grew with her love of antiques, their home with beautiful gardens of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, cooking and canning, and most of all, her children, grands, and great-grands. She will be remembered for her great love, her humor, and her beautiful smile.</p><p>She was preceded in death by her father; mother; two brothers; her husband, Hal Tharp; and her son, Jimmy Tharp, who lovingly cared for her until his death.</p><p>She leaves to cherish her memory, her two daughters, Jan Johnson and husband, Colton Johnson, and Judy Trammell, and husband, Dick Trammell; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.</p><p>Pallbearers will be Taylor Trammell, Blair Trammell, Colin Loftin, Lanse Derrick, Clint Stiff, and Ken Freed.</p><p>The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our “Tribute Wall” at www.WHBfamily.com.</p>
August 22, 1934 - March 5, 202308/22/193403/05/2023
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Sherry Boone
March 19, 2023
Q: How did you meet Juanita?

A: Juanita was my cousin. When I was just a little girl, I thought she was so beautiful, but time and years caused us to lose touch. Another cousin told me she was on Facebook, so I looked her up, and we reconnected...
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Tina Kalina
March 19, 2023
Heaven has gained one sweet Angel. Juanita always made me feel welcome and genuinely loved. Her hugs were giant momma bear hugs and her smile could light up a room. Her dedication to her family was truly unmatched. Rest in peace, Juanita. You will be missed.

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Nancy Perkins
March 18, 2023
I have many happy memories of time spent with the Tharp family at the Antique Colony. I loved Juanita's sweet smile and her sense of humor. She loved her girls and the lives they had made for themselves. So sorry for your loss.
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Nancy Williams Breshears RLT 76'
March 15, 2023
I'm so sorry Judy and family for the loss of your mother. I didn't know Juanita personally, but from what I saw I could tell that she was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. I know she will be missed. Godspeed to you all.
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Bobby & Meredith Kneis
March 15, 2023
Sending love & prayers to your family,
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Jan Davis
March 15, 2023
From the first time I met Juanita, I felt like I had known her forever. I knew she was a wonderful hostess for family get togethers, a great cook, loved the neighborhood cats, and a tireless vegetable and flower gardener. Her endless smile warmed my heart. I loved her. ... Continue Reading
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Anonymous
March 15, 2023
Jan Thinking of you and your family. I know you will miss your such a wonderful mom.. I know you made many memories this last year what a blessing..

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Randy Prevatt
March 15, 2023
🙏🙏🙏Amen