February 5, 1944 – February 15, 2025
Dorothy Juanita Morgan was born on February 5th, 1944 to Juanell and Jean Lollar. Juanita was married to Marvell Morgan for over 60 years. They loved God and their church, and they took their children to church. Marvell and Juanita did everything together, and they enjoyed going to Winona Christian School and Mississippi State University ballgames. Juanita always went to the ballgames when Marvell coached, and loved each child that was on the team like her own. Juanita worked for Dr. Henson at the Kilmichael Clinic for 33 years.
Juanita was an active member at Kilmichael Baptist Church serving on various committees, serving in the WMU, and as the nursery coordinator. She enjoyed rocking the little babies and serving in the kitchen at Standing in the Gap. Juanita always said that God called her to love babies and wash dishes at Kilmichael Baptist Church. Juanita is survived by two daughters, Juanda Swanson (Phillip) of Kilmichael, Debbie Stafford (Jeff) of Kilmichael; five grandchildren: Erika Bennett (Coty), Phil Swanson, Rex Bingham, Morgan Swanson, and Mary Morgan Presley (Blake); six great grandchildren: Ty Bennett, Eliza Bennett, Nora Bennett, Gus Swanson, Gidd Swanson, and Eden Presley; and a brother Gary Lollar (Linda) of Orlando, FL.
Juanita was preceded in death by her parents Juanell and Jean Palmertree Lollar, her husband Marvell Morgan, her son Stacy Morgan, and a brother Marty Lollar.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 18th, 1:00 PM at Kilmichael Baptist Church with burial following in Friendship cemetery in Kilmichael. Rev. Dale Sorgen, Rev. David Sartin, and Rev. Randy Bridges will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Tyler Clark, Wade Henson, Rusty Gibson, Bryan Lott, Glenn Pearson, and Barry Dismukes. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Nance, Buddy Thomas, the Bethany Sunday School Class and the Men’s Fellowship Sunday School Class.
A visitation will be held on Monday, February 17th, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilmichael Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Kilmichael Baptist Church, Winona Christian School, and/or God’s House of Hope.
Juanita was my second cousin, her father Juanell Lollar being my first cousin on the Kemp side of my mother’s family (her grandmother Blanche Lollar was my mother’s (Grace Kemp Cross) oldest sister. I married in 1960 and moved to Alabama and unfortunately Juanita and I did not stay in close touch but I loved her dearly and have fond memories of our times playing together when I would spend a few days at Aunt Blanche’s during the summer. I last saw her and Marvell a couple of years ago when I stopped by their house when I was in Winona and I am so glad I have that memory. My love goes out to her children. Carol Cross Malone, Athens, AL
She was a classmate of mine from first through 12th grade. Juanita always wore a friendly smile and tried to make everyone’s day a little better. The world needs more people like Juanita. Jack Herring
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Juanma sorry about your Mom . She was always so sweet and kind to me when I saw her at the nursing home .