Mrs. Juanita Carlene Ownby Burks, 98, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. She was born on a cold day, January 29, 1924 to Samuel Rufus and Ruby Gray Gaither Ownby in the Burt community of Cannon County, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Burks, Sr.; brother, Charles Ownby; sister, Jean Combass; and son-in-law, Ken Moore.
She is survived by her sons, Tommy (Carolyn) Burks of Murfreesboro, Ronny Burks of Woodbury, and Richard (Karen) Burks of Woodbury; daughter, Alicea Moore of Manchester; 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, special friend, Evelyn Turney; and special caregiver, Becky Knox.
Juanita Burks was a woman of faith who centered her life around family and lived her life with a dash of fashion. She was named after her mother's friend, Carlene Davis, and
knew how to carry herself from a young age. At just 14 months old, Juanita won the baby show. That attraction toward glamour followed her throughout her life, but she still lived with practicality in mind. Visitation will be held at Gentry-Smith Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 4-7 pm and on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 from 12-2 pm. Funeral services will follow in the Gentry-Smith Funeral Home chapel. Billy Smith and Wayne Lankford will officiate. Interment will be in Riverside Garden.
