Mrs. Juanita Lucille Saunders-Pendarvis

Her Story: Juanita Lucille Saunders Pendarvis was born in Fulton County, Atlanta, GA on September 30, 1935 to the late Isom and Alberta Campbell. She was the baby of 14 siblings, 13 preceded her in death: Eileen Campbell-Colbert, Lillian Campbell-King, Ruth Campbell, Rufus Campbell, Dorothy Campbell, Eloise Campbell, Isom Campbell, Alice Campbell-Hutchinson, Mable Campbell-Collier, Elijah Campbell, Elisha Campbell, Marvin Campbell and Melvin Campbell. In her early years, Juanita attended Booker T. Washington Elementary in Atlanta, GA. Later in 1953 she graduated from Northwestern High School in Detroit, MI. Juanita continued her education at Red Cross Nursing School as well as achieved her credentials as a power sewing seamstress. She later retired as an employee of Cambridge Nursing Home. In 1956 Juanita and William Harris Jr. became parents of her eldest daughter, Gwendolyn. Later in 1960 she married Phillip Saunders. To their union was her youngest daughter, Phylis. In 1999 Juanita entered into matrimony with Mr. Homer E. Pendarvis. To their union are four stepchildren: Bobbie, Cloria, Donna and Erlise. Juanita gave her life to Christ at an early age. She attended 12th Street Baptist Church, Sacred Portals COGIC, Greater Northwest COGIC (21 years) and Glory to Glory Temple COGIC (13 years) which is currently under pastorate of Administrative Asst. Supt. Tommy C. Vanover I. Juanita was an avid volunteer in the ministry. She served as an usher, choir member, President of Communion, Prayer Warriors, President of Christian Women's Council, Treasurer of the Mother's Board Committee and helped many auxiliaries to accomplish their goals. Also, Juanita was a caregiver for her father, mother and baby brother Melvin, until their demise. One of her favorite phrases was, "Always do things decent and in order" and "Keep the family together." Juanita loved to read, cook, decorate, paint, crafts, sew and travel. She always made a trip home to Atlanta, GA every year until she was unable to travel. She shared her experiences and talents with family and friends. On February 11, 2019 Juanita had fought a good fight. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called her home to receive her crown. The Lord gently carried her safely in His arms and took her home to glory. She is in a place where there is no more pain and suffering. She has joined the heavenly choir singing praises to our Lord and looking forward to seeing us again. She was the last to be born of the first generation and the last to transition, "Rest Well."

Mrs. Juanita Lucille Saunders-Pendarvis

September 30, 1935 - February 11, 2019